Senior Site Civil Engineer
About HDR
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave , equity, and into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an employee-owned equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
HDR is seeking a
Senior Site Civil Engineer
for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Missouri in either our Kansas City or St. Louis office. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. This person will be responsible for designing facilities related sites in support of various markets including Datacenter, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Federal and Mission Critical buildings, and other infrastructure. HDR is looking for a Project Manager whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of these projects.
The ideal candidate should have a proven background in successfully delivering various projects ranging from upfront planning and pre-design activities through detail design, construction support, and commissioning. They will be expected to coordinate and work closely with a multidiscipline design team throughout the entire life cycle of projects. Keen focus on organizational skills and follow-through are required to be successful in this role. This individual should be self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound civil site designs.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct early project development activities including site selection, due diligence, and site planning
Design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of industrial, mission critical, and architectural projects, including site layouts, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities
Conduct quantity calculations
Prepare specifications and contract documents
Conduct permitting submittals to local authorities having jurisdiction
Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed
Plan, organize and supervise work of a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
Serve as a Project Manager on larger projects, although project management is not the sole focus of this position
Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications
Strong operating knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Bluebeam Revu
Proficiency in modeling software such as Hydraflow, PCSWMM, PondPack, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD, or similar software
Working knowledge of Google communication products (gDrive, Chat, Docs, Sheets, and Slides)
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
Active in area industry associations
Licensed as a professional engineer (PE) or landscape architecture (PLA) in the State of Missouri and Kansas or ability to acquire within six months of employment
Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil3D
Demonstrated experience in working with multi-disciplined teams of Architects, Engineers, and Designers
Must be skilled in communicating with clients, coordinating with sub-consultants, and delivering projects on time and within budget
Preference given to local candidates
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 10 years design experience managing various civil/site design projects
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, MicroStation, InRoads and other civil engineering software as appropriate
Project Engineering and Project Management experience
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), +, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location : United States-Missouri-Kansas City
Other Locations : United States-Kansas-Wichita, United States-Missouri-St Louis
Industry : Building Engineering
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Building Site Civil
Job Posting : Jul 8, 2025
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