Lead Site Civil Engineer – Data Center & Infrastructure

HDR; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is hiring a Site Civil Engineer to support our Orlando and Tampa offices. The role focuses on leading site due diligence, civil design, and permitting across data center and mission critical facilities.

You will collaborate with clients, utility providers, and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate site readiness and manage risks through planning, design, and construction documentation. Requires a PE license and 10+ years of experience in site civil engineering or related consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of site civil engineering experience and related consulting services.
• Experience leading site civil projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support site due diligence for development sites including feasibility, utility availability, zoning, regulatory compliance, and site constraints for data center and other facilities.
• Prepare due diligence reports and memorandums to support site selection and development strategy decisions.
• Lead site civil engineering design for buildings, facilities, and infrastructure across sectors: commercial, industrial, water/wastewater, municipal, federal, power, and data centers.
• Collaborate with clients, utility providers, permitting agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate site readiness and risks early in development.
• Serve as Civil Engineer of Record when required and manage permitting with agencies.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, calculations, and reports; review shop drawings; support construction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is hiring a Site Civil Engineer to support our Orlando and Tampa offices. The role focuses on leading site due diligence, civil design, and permitting across data center and mission critical facilities.

You will collaborate with clients, utility providers, and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate site readiness and manage risks through planning, design, and construction documentation. Requires a PE license and 10+ years of experience in site civil engineering or related consulting.