Civil Engineer

HDR; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 74,900 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA to design and plan civil engineering projects, manage mid-size projects, and supervise staff. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, a professional engineering license, and at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings with employer match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in general civil engineering.
• Experience with large land development projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for various civil projects.
• Perform quantity calculations and prepare specifications.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians.

Skills

CAD civil engineering software

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng)

Tools

Bentley Open Roads Designer

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

HDR is a company that values inclusion and active participation from all employee‑owners. We remain committed to creating a welcoming environment for every individual.

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.
• Execute 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; 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

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in general civil engineering.
• Experience with large land development projects.
• 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.

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.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that 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.

Pay Transparency Location: Ohio: $74,900 – $107,000.

Primary Location: United States – Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh. Other Locations: United States – Ohio – Cincinnati; United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia; United States – Ohio – Columbus; United States – Ohio – Cleveland.

Schedule: Full‑time. Employee Status: Regular. Business Class: Building Site Civil. Job Posting: Apr 16, 2026.

EEO Statement

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.