Site Civil Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Civil Engineer to join their Building Engineering Services Group. This role involves designing and planning various civil projects, including site layouts and storm drainage systems. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Engineer license and 5 years of experience in site civil engineering. You'll work in a collaborative environment, coordinating with clients and local agencies while supervising a small team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in general site civil engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for general site civil projects.
• Coordinate site design with clients and local agencies.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Site Civil Engineering

Project Management

Technical Specialist

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

OpenRoads Software

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft 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 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?

HDR is looking for a Site Civil Engineer with the technical skills and desire to help support our nationally recognized Building Engineering Services Group. This position may be based out of either our Charlotte or Raleigh, NC office. 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.

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.

Primary Location

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Building Site Civil

Job Posting

Jan 14, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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