Senior Civil Engineer

HDR; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 129,360 - 184,800; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead site civil design projects across Federal, Water/Wastewater, Municipal and Industrial markets. You will coordinate with a multidiscipline team from planning to construction, developing drawings, specs, and calculations while reviewing shop drawings.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years' design experience, PE license, and strong leadership to deliver high-quality civil site designs in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years design experience managing civil/site projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by licensing board.
• Experience in project engineering and project management.
• Active participant in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead site civil design projects for multiple markets (Federal, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial).
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design team through lifecycle of projects.
• Develop construction drawings, specifications and engineering calculations; review shop drawings.
• Lead a team of engineers and CAD professionals.
• Deliver high-quality, technically sound civil site designs.

Skills

Civil site design

Project engineering

Project management

Leadership

Employee ownership culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

MS Office

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'

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 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.

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.) Fulton, MD: $129,360 - $184,800. Arlington, VA: $141,120 - $201,600. Newport News, VA: $117,600 - $168,000. Virginia Beach, VA: $117,600 - $168,000.

Primary Location:United States-Virginia-Arlington

Other Locations:United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry:Building Engineering

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 Affirative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.