Site Civil Engineer

HDR; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Site Civil Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services. You will develop site layouts, manage design tasks, and coordinate with clients and authorities while mentoring junior staff.

Role requires a PE license and 6+ years in civil engineering. Expect leadership duties, collaboration across teams, and a strong focus on quality and client service in a dynamic, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE or equivalent) license required.
• 6+ years of general civil engineering experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Develop site civil layouts and design calculations for projects.
• Contribute to scope of work and budgets for proposals.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on non-complex projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources for due diligence and documentation.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate design solutions with authorities.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise a small team when needed.

Skills

CAD software

Open Roads Designer

Civil 3D

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bentley Open Roads Designer

Autodesk 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on 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.

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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.

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

• Contribute to the development of civil engineering scope of work and budgets for proposals.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record on non-complex projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete all due diligence research and documentation.
• Develop concept site layouts compliant with Jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate Jurisdictional Authority to determine design and submittal requirements and coordinate design solutions to comply.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings.
• Design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of projects through schematic and construction design processes, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, details, and associated civil engineering activities
• Help prepare site civil engineering calculations in support of the site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calcs, etc).
• 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
• Be independent in your pursuit for information.
• Manage your time and organization of multiple tasks/projects.
• Communicate effectively with managers and team members.
• Mentor junior staff and delegate appropriately.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years experience in general civil engineering
• Proficient and demonstrated applied experience with CAD civil engineering software such as Bentley Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., Openflows) as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in general civil engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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-Texas-Dallas Other Locations: United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Texas-San Antonio Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Building Site Civil Job Posting: Aug 20, 2026

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