Senior Civil Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Building Engineering Services group in Kentucky. This role involves designing and planning various commercial and industrial projects, managing client relationships, and serving as a technical expert. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering design, project management experience, and familiarity with local market conditions. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves to work. If you're ready to make a significant impact in your community and beyond, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil/site design project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Hands-on experience in site development projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for commercial and industrial projects.
• Manage client relationships and program development.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering Design

Site Planning

Drainage and Grading

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

InRoads

Civil 3D

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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

Each 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.

Position: Senior Civil Engineer

HDR is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services group in the Kentucky/Tennessee/Arkansas area. In this role, you'll:

1. Maintain professional engineering registration
2. Design and plan production on a variety of commercial and industrial projects, including site planning, grading, drainage, paving, site utilities, and civil infrastructure
3. Prepare specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates
4. Advance permitting requirements
5. Perform complex assignments, exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of engineering techniques and procedures
6. Serve as a technical expert in your area of specialization, resolving complex problems as needed
7. Function independently and within project teams
8. Plan, organize, and supervise work of staff; assist with recruitment
9. Serve as Project Manager on larger projects (not the sole focus)
10. Manage client relationships and program development within the Civil Section
11. Understand HDR's work-sharing mentality across offices
12. Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office, MicroStation, InRoads, Civil 3D (highly preferred)
• Self-motivated, collaborative, with strong leadership skills
• Hands-on experience in site development and drainage/grading projects
• Local candidates with market knowledge/relationships in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas preferred

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 10 years of civil/site design project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Project engineering and management experience
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture

What We Believe

HDR is our company. We build on each other's experiences and perspectives to make great things possible, fostering a collaborative culture, trust, and closer connections to clients and communities.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our Employee Network Groups support belonging and engagement, open to all employees, with executive sponsorship.

Primary Location: Louisville, KY; Other Locations: Lexington, KY; Elizabethtown, KY

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Site Civil

Job Posting Date: Mar 14, 2025