Civil Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Glen Allen (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Glen Allen, Virginia seeks a Civil Engineer to join a national team of Power Delivery professionals.

You will design and support substation projects, including site layouts, drainage, and associated civil engineering activities, with potential project management on mid-size projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering, a PE license, 5+ years of civil design experience in the Power market, and proficiency with PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe and Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years civil design experience in Power market sector.
• Experience with PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for general civil on power-substation projects.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Perform quantity and stormwater calculations; erosion control plans.
• QC reviews and mentorship of junior staff.

Skills

Civil design

Project management

QC reviews

Team supervision

Power sector

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is looking for a Civil Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design support for large and small scale substation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges.

In the role of Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• 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, stormwater calculations, develop erosion and sediment control plans
• 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
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Performs QC reviews for work performed by junior and mid-level engineers and/or designers.
• Works with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil design experience
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Glen Allen, VA: $81,200 - $116,000.

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Sep 29, 2026