Senior Site Civil Engineer

HDR; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Site Civil Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services Group in the United States. You will lead site civil design, grading, drainage, utilities, and control for major projects and may serve as Engineer of Record for complex developments.

Your role includes coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, managing design quality, and mentoring junior staff while supporting construction through shop drawings and RFIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of civil/site design experience.
• Professional Engineer license recognized by the licensing board.
• Project engineering and project management experience.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and production for site civil engineering projects, including site layouts, grading, drainage, paving, site utilities, and control.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and technical lead for complex site development projects.
• Prepare, review and oversee engineering plans, technical specifications, contract documents, cost estimates, and quantity calculations.
• Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local, state and federal regulatory agencies and authorities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality projects meeting client objectives.
• Perform complex assignments applying engineering judgment and selecting/modifying standard techniques.
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in a specialization to resolve complex problems.
• Plan and develop projects or designs with significant impact on major company programs as needed.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Serve as a Project Manager on larger projects, though not the sole focus.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and design staff through technical guidance and training.
• Provide quality assurance and quality control reviews for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including review of shop drawings and site visits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop project strategies and deliver client-focused solutions.
• Travel regionally and nationally to support pursuits, meetings, investigations, and project execution.

Skills

Project management

Engineering judgment

Client coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrologic/ Hydraulic modeling

Bluebeam Revu

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'

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.

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.

In the role of Senior Site Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Lead design and plan production for site civil engineering projects, including site layouts, grading, drainage, paving, site utilities, and horizontal and vertical control
• Serve as Engineer of Record and technical lead for complex site development projects, applying advanced engineering judgment and expertise to develop innovative and practical solutions
• Prepare, review and oversee engineering plans, technical specifications, contract documents, cost estimates, and quantity calculations
• Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local, state and federal regulatory agencies and jurisdictional authorities
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality projects that meet client objectives
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
• Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed
• Plan, organize and supervise work of a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Serve as a Project Manager on larger projects, although project management is not the sole focus of this position
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and design staff through technical guidance, quality reviews, training and professional development support
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy, completeness and compliance with company and industry standard
• Provide engineering support during construction, including review of shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders and site visits
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop project strategies and deliver integrated, client-focused solutions
• Travel periodically within the region and nationally to support project pursuits, client meetings, site investigations, construction observations and project execution activities
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Advance understanding across the full spectrum of site civil design including site selection, due diligence, master planning, site design; including demolition plans, grading, drainage design, stormwater management, utility design and civil details
• Experience with mission critical, water, healthcare, commercial, industrial, or federal site development projects
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as Hydraflow, PCSWMM, PondPack, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD, or similar software
• Knowledge of local, state and federal permitting requirements and regulatory processes
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, drainage, utility, corridor and earthwork design
• Established relationships with clients, agencies and industry organizations within the region
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam Revu, Google communication products and other document control platforms
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and industry trends, including BIM, digital delivery, civil design automation and artificial intelligence applications for engineering workflows
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm desired

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.

Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Other Locations: United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Missouri-Springfield

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Site Civil

Job Posting: Jul 31, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff…(https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.