Site Civil Engineer

HDR; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Site Civil Engineer to support its Building Engineering Services Group in North Carolina. The role will design and manage site civil work across diverse projects, guiding teams and coordinating with agencies to ensure compliant, efficient solutions. Ideal candidates bring a PE license, strong leadership, and proficiency in Civil 3D and OpenRoads.

Local candidates are preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position in Charlotte with opportunities to lead mid-size projects and

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for general site civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading, storm drainage design, paving, utilities, and related civil activities.
• Perform quantity calculations and complete associated calculation reports.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Exercise judgment in evaluating and modifying standard engineering techniques.
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed.
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed (project management not sole focus).
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Perform site due diligence, including zoning and permitting requirements for local/state agencies.
• Manage project and permitting coordination with local/state agencies.
• Coordinate site design with clients and project team.
• Work in a team environment.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

OpenRoads

Autodesk Civil 3D

HydroCAD

HydraFLOW Extensions

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 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.

HDR is looking for a Site Civil Engineer with the technical skills and desire to help support our nationally recognized Building Engineering Services Group in North Carolina. In the role of Site Civil Engineer, we’ll count on you to:

• Design and plan production for general site civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading, storm drainage analysis and design (conveyance systems, water quality and quantity BMPs), paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities.
• Perform quantity calculations and complete associated calculation reports.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Perform site due diligence, including zoning and permitting requirements for local and state agencies.
• Manage project and permitting coordination with local and state agencies.
• Coordinate site design with clients, local and state agencies, and project team (project managers, engineers, designers, etc).
• Work in a team environment.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in general site civil engineering
• Familiar with OpenRoads software
• Proficient and demonstrated applied experience with CAD civil engineering software such as Autodesk Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., HydroCAD, Autodesk Hydraflow Extensions, etc.) as required
• Local candidates are preferred
• *LI-SM1

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• 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-North Carolina-Charlotte

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Site Civil

Job Posting

Aug 28, 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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