Site Civil Designer & EIT — Grading, Utilities & Drainage

HDR, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Site / Civil Designer / EIT in New York to support the design and documentation of site layouts, grading, utilities, and drainage. You will assist senior engineers and independently handle specific design tasks within defined objectives.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, with familiarity in Civil3D and local candidate preference. HDR values an employee-owned culture and collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate required; without EIT, title will be Site Civil Designer and EIT must be obtained for progression.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Engineer with site studies, site designs, contract documentation preparation and graphic presentation.
• Perform overall site layout, grading, utility layout and drainage design.
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Complete projects with clear objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on design tasks or assist senior engineers on larger projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

Civil3D

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 Site / Civil Designer / EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Assist the Senior Engineer with site studies, site designs, contract documentation preparation and graphic presentation
• Perform overall site layout, grading, utility layout and drainage design
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Work independently on specific design tasks, or assist more-senior engineers on larger assignments
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Site Civil Designer” and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Familiarity with Civil3D
• Local candidates preferred

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Required Qualifications

• 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

Primary Location

: United States-New York-New York

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Civic ARC

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Aug 11, 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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