Senior Civil Engineer

HDR; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join the Building Engineering Services group serving the Kentucky/Tennessee region. You will design and plan a wide range of commercial and industrial civil projects including site development, drainage, grading and utilities.

You will also lead projects, prepare documents, and advance permitting. Preferred candidates bring PE licensure, 10+ years of design experience, and strong leadership to deliver high‑quality civil site designs within HDR’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and PE license are required.
• Minimum 10 years of design experience managing civil/site projects.
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience.
• Active participation in our employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for civil site projects.
• Prepare specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates.
• Advance permitting requirements.
• Serve as technical expert for complex problems and larger projects.
• Manage projects as a Project Manager on larger assignments.
• Oversee client management and program development within the Civil Section.
• Coordinate with other HDR offices in the region on work sharing.
• Assist with recruitment and supervise staff as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

InRoads

Civil 3D

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PE license

Tools

Civil 3D

InRoads

MicroStation

Office suite

Job description

HDR is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services group in the Kentucky/Tennessee area. In this role, you will design and plan a wide variety of commercial and industrial projects, including site planning, grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and other civil infrastructure activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for commercial and industrial projects.
• Prepare specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates.
• Advance permitting requirements.
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluating, selecting, and modifying standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in a specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed.
• Function both independently and within HDR project teams.
• Plan, organize, and supervise work of a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed; assist with initial recruitment.
• Serve as a Project Manager on larger projects, though project management is not the sole focus of this position.
• Be responsible for client management and program development within the Civil Section.
• Understand HDR’s work‑sharing mentality regarding other offices in the region.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, MicroStation, InRoads, and other civil engineering software.
• Strong operating knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Production‑oriented individual who is self‑motivated, collaborative, and possesses strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound civil site designs.
• Hands‑on experience in site development and drainage/grading projects.
• Preference given to local candidates with understanding and relationships within the Kentucky/Tennessee market.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 10 years design experience managing various civil/site design projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location: United States – Tennessee – Nashville
Other Locations: United States – Kentucky – Louisville; United States – Tennessee – Brentwood; United States – Kentucky – Paducah; United States – Tennessee – Chattanooga; United States – Kentucky – Lexington; United States – Kentucky – Elizabethtown
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular

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.