Civil / Highway Engineer

HDR; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our design team serving clients in the New England area. You will contribute to highway and local roadway design, stormwater management, and multi-modal transportation projects with an emphasis on safety and quality.

The role requires a PE license and a Bachelor's degree in engineering, with preference for MassDOT/MBTA experience and CAD proficiency (Bentley/OpenRoads, Civil3D, InfraWorks). Bedford, NH location candidates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board.
• Hands‑on experience with highways and roads CAD software such as Bentley ConceptStation/OpenRoads Designer and Autodesk InfraWorks/Civil3D.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; urban and rural highway interchanges and traffic planning knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and contribute to civil engineering projects for New England clients.
• Prepare plans, detail drawings and quantity estimates for projects of varying size.
• Apply safety standards and best practices to ensure public safety and welfare.

Skills

Roadway design

Utility design

Stormwater management

Green infrastructure

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk InfraWorks

MicroStation OpenRoads

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 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'

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 transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

The Civil Engineer will work as a member of the civil engineering design team on projects serving clients in the New England area. The position requires contributing to the design of civil engineering projects to support our clients while meeting the fundamental obligation to prioritize the safety, health, and welfare of the public. This requires familiarity with applicable design and safety standards and the application of best practices in the development of the design. The position includes preparation of plans, detail drawings, and quantity estimation for projects of various sizes and complexities. The Civil Department engages in several areas of design including highway & local roadway design, green infrastructure, stormwater management, drainage & grading, and multi-modal transportation designs for clients throughout New England including MassDOT, MBTA, NHDOT, RIDOT, and the City of Boston. The candidate will need to be a self-motivated individual who maintains a high level of professionalism while performing engineering assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on roadway and utility design, grading, site layout, stormwater management, complete streets practices, green infrastructure applications, and construction management
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar field
• Professional Engineer certification
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Attention to detail and exemplary work ethic
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Preferred experience with MassDOT, MBTA, and Massachusetts municipalities. Recommended experience with other New England state DOT's
• Preferred proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Recommended experience with MicroStation OpenRoads
• Candidates with at least one prior role in the AE industry preferred
• Local candidates given preference

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Hands‑on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• MS Office knowledge
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• 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.) {Boston, MA}: $89,880 - $128,400; {Providence, RI}: $81,291 - $116,130; {Bedford, NH}: $81,291 - $116,130; {Rocky Hill, CT}: $85,162 - $121,660

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston Other Locations: United States-New Hampshire-Bedford, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Rhode Island-Providence Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Highways

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affir

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.