Civil Engineer

HDR; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 93,625 - 133,750; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineer in Pennington, NJ. In this role you will design and plan production for a wide variety of civil projects, including site layouts, drainage, pavements, utilities, and related civil engineering activities.

You will perform quantity calculations and prepare specifications and contract documents. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, Professional Engineer (PE) license, and at least 3 years of civil engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 3+ years experience in general civil engineering.
• Proficient with CAD civil engineering software (Bentley OpenRoads Designer, Autodesk Civil 3D).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

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.
• Perform quantity calculations.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Perform complex assignments with evaluation and modification of standard techniques.
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures.
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk Civil 3D

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion 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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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.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
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
• 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
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience in general civil engineering
• Proficient and demonstrated applied experience with CAD civil engineering software such as Bentley Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., Openflows) as required
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in general civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• 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), 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.) {New York, NY}: $93,625 - $133,750; {Woodcliff Lake, NJ}: $93,625 - $133,750 Primary Location:United States-New Jersey-Pennington Other Locations:United States-New York-New York, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Building Site Civil

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff... (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.