Senior Civil Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

You will develop construction drawings, specs, and calculations, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and review shop drawings. A PE license and 10+ years of experience are preferred, with a collaborative, employee-owned culture guiding the work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience in civil/site projects.
• Current PE license recognized by the licensing board in the position's location.
• Proven project engineering and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead site civil design projects across multiple markets (Federal, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial).
• Coordinate with multidiscipline design teams throughout the project life cycle.
• Develop construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations; review shop drawings during construction.
• Lead and mentor engineers and CAD professionals to ensure high-quality outputs.

Skills

Civil/site design

Project engineering

Project management

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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?

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.

HDR is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services group. This individual will be responsible for the site civil design projects for a variety of markets including but not limited to Federal, Water/Wastewater, Municipal and Industrial.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.They will be responsible for the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction. This individual should be self-motivated, collaborative and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound civil site designs. Other responsibilities will also include leading a team of engineers and CAD professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft suite applications, MicroStation, InRoads and other civil engineering software as appropriate
• Experience with Maryland, Virginia and DC stormwater permitting
• Experience in site development and the design of building related site civil (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control)
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area

This position is subject to a governmental background check. Due to client contract requirements, US naturalized citizenship is required.

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Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years design experience managing various civil/site design projects
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience
• 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.

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

Other Locations

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Site Civil

Job Posting

Jul 24, 2026

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

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

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