Civil Engineer

HDR; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 86,009 - 122,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineer for their Richmond Hill location. The successful candidate will design and coordinate projects, contributing civil engineering knowledge across various disciplines. Responsibilities include site layout design, performing quantity calculations, preparing specifications, and supervising staff. Preferred qualifications include 5+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure design and proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD. A Bachelor's degree and a professional engineering license are required. Benefits include a comprehensive package and competitive salary, with pay ranging from $86,009 to $122,870.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in municipal infrastructure design using Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with site civil and road design practices.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for civil projects including site layouts and grading.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Coordinate civil design with multidisciplinary project team.

Skills

Municipal infrastructure design

Design standards familiarity

AutoCAD proficiency

Utility modeling skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

HDR is currently seeking a Civil Engineer. The successful candidate will be involved in design and project coordination and will work closely with a multi‑disciplinary project team to create high‑quality design solutions.

Reporting to the Civil Engineering Lead, the Civil Engineer is a member of the integrated project team that contributes site civil engineering knowledge and analysis to the project during the design and construction phase of our work. The project mix is varied across building and infrastructure projects, including new residential and commercial developments, data centers, health facilities, industrial and waste‑management facilities.

The role involves working on multi‑disciplinary projects with project sites in various locations across North America, including the Greater Toronto Area, western Canada and various locations in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities
• Perform quantity calculations
• Prepare specifications and contract documents
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
• Develop conceptual, preliminary and detailed site civil design packages, including drawings, quantities and specifications
• Complete civil design in Autodesk Civil 3D, including site grading and drainage, roadway, wet utilities design (storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water main)
• Coordinate civil design with multidisciplinary project team
• Assist the project manager in the day‑to‑day coordination of projects
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Coordinator as needed
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in municipal infrastructure design using Civil 3D
• Familiarity with site civil and road design practices including application of design standards, TAC Geometric Design Guide, various provincial and municipal standards
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with utility modeling (gravity and pressure pipes) in Civil 3D
• MicroStation and OpenRoads experience is welcome
• Experience with municipal and provincial clients in Ontario
• Experience with feasibility studies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in general civil engineering
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng.)
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Other Job Details

• Compliance with HDR and, as applicable, contractor safety and procedures
• Potential attendance at job sites to support design and construction activities

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Pay range for Toronto, ON/Richmond Hill, ON: $86,009 – $122,870.

Primary location: Canada‑Ontario‑Toronto.

Other locations: Canada‑Ontario‑Richmond Hill.

Industry: Building Engineering.

Schedule: Full‑time.

Employee status: Regular.

Business class: Building Structural.

Job posting: Apr 20 2026.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative‑action and equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.