Data Center Site Civil Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Data Center Site Civil Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services group in Denver, CO. You will design facility-related sites for mission-critical data centers, coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and structural teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes ownership, leadership, and collaboration—delivering high-quality, code-compliant site civil designs, performing hydrology analyses, and mentoring junior staff while engaging with clients.

Qualifications

• Requires PE license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills; experience with site civil design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to civil engineering scope of work and budgets for proposals
• Serve as the Engineer of Record on non-complex projects
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete due diligence research and documentation
• Develop concept site layouts compliant with jurisdictional requirements and Pre-Application processes
• Coordinate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction for design and submittal requirements
• Attend and contribute to client meetings
• Transition concept plans through schematic and construction design processes
• Coordinate with subconsultants for support and design services
• Design and produce plan sets, details, specifications, and cost estimates
• Perform site development calculations (stormwater, hydrology)
• Author reports that are technically sound and well organized
• Use engineering judgement to determine best actions
• Mentor junior staff and promote HDR’s culture

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

PE license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Data Center Site Civil Engineer - ( 195402 )

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?
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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.
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.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is currently seeking a Site Civil Engineer for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Denver, CO. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. This person will be responsible for the design of facility-related sites in support of Mission Critical buildings and infrastructure. They will be expected to coordinate and work closely with a
multidiscipline design team throughout the entire life cycle of projects from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction
administration. Experience in land development and the design of building related site civil (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control) is required. This individual should be self‑motivated, collaborative, and possess strong leadership skills with an
initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound designs.

In the role of Data Center Site Civil Engineer we'll count on you to:

• Contribute to the development of civil engineering scope of work and budgets for proposals
• Serve as the Engineer of Record on non‑complex projects
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete all due diligence research and documentation
• Develop concept site layouts that are compliant with all Jurisdictional requirements and support the Pre‑Application process
• Coordinate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to determine design and submittal requirements and coordinate design solutions
• Assist with community outreach as defined within the scope of a project
• Attend and contribute to client meetings
• Transition the concept plans through the schematic and construction design processes
• Coordinate with subconsultants for support and design services
• Design and produce plan sets, details, specifications, and cost estimates
• Perform calculations in support of the site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calcs, etc.)
• Author reports that are technically sound, grammatically correct, and well organized
• Use engineering judgement to determine the best course of action
• Be independent in your pursuit for information and solutions

Manage your time and organization of multiple tasks/projects

• Communicate effectively with managers and team members
• Pursue efficiencies within your work and operations
• Mentor junior staff and delegate appropriate tasks
• Be an advocate for HDR, the BES Business Group, and the Site Civil team
• Perform other tasks that support the mission and vision of HDR and the BES Business Group

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering firm
• Preference given to local candidates

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Required Qualifications

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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.

Primary Location

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Site Civil

Job Posting

Aug 25, 2026

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