Site Civil Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Site Civil Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in designing impactful infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality civil site designs across various sectors, including healthcare and municipal projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects from planning to construction, ensuring that your contributions make a difference in the community. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm values your unique skills and perspectives, fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. If you're passionate about civil engineering and ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; PE license preferred.
• 4+ years of civil engineering experience in site design.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan civil projects including site layouts and utilities.
• Coordinate with authorities for permitting and manage project finances.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Site Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Hydraflow

HydroCAD

Bentley StormCAD

InRoads

Siteworks

Hecras

Microsoft Office

Job description

About HDR

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work. Our impact on the world is a constant reflection in our work.

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each role within our organization contributes to making a difference locally and globally. Learn how you can be part of this impactful work.

Position Overview

HDR is seeking a Site Civil Engineer for our Building Engineering Services Business Group in Missouri, based in Kansas City or St. Louis. The role involves working within an integrated team on facility and infrastructure site designs across various markets, including Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Federal, and Mission Critical projects. Responsibilities include coordinating with multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, from planning to construction administration. Experience in site development and civil site design (grading, utilities, stormwater, erosion control) is preferred. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong leadership skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality civil site designs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and plan civil projects including site layouts, grading, drainage, paving, and utilities
• Perform quantity calculations
• Prepare specifications and contract documents
• Coordinate with jurisdictional authorities for permitting
• Exercise judgment in complex engineering assignments
• Make decisions on design and procedures
• Function as Project Manager or Engineer as needed
• Oversee work of professionals and technicians
• Develop scope, budgets, and estimates for proposals
• Engage in client relations, marketing, and meetings
• Manage project finances and schedules
• Perform additional duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Experience with modeling software like Hydraflow, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD
• Experience in architectural/engineering consulting preferred
• Local candidates preferred
• Project management experience
• At least 4 years of civil engineering experience in site design
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience with Civil Engineering software (InRoads, Siteworks, Hecras)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to our employee-owned culture

Our Values and Commitment

We believe in building a collaborative, inclusive culture where everyone is valued and empowered. Our Employee Network Groups foster a sense of belonging and support diversity and inclusion across our organization.

Location & Industry

Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Other Locations: St. Louis, Springfield

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular