Site Civil Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a civil engineer in Lafayette, Louisiana, to design critical infrastructure supporting the digital age. Key responsibilities include developing engineering scopes, serving as Engineer of Record, and supervising project teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, a PE license, and has at least 5 years of experience. Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and strong communication skills are essential. This is a full-time role within a collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in general civil engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the location's licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil engineering scope of work and budgets for proposals.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record on non-complex projects.
• Coordinate with resources to complete due diligence research and documentation.
• Design production for general civil projects including site layouts and utilities.
• Mentor junior staff and delegate appropriately.

Skills

General civil engineering

Leadership

Communication skills

CAD civil engineering software (Autodesk Civil 3D)

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng)

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you will help design critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. This role focuses on civil engineering scope, budget development, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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 with jurisdictional authorities to determine design and submittal requirements and to incorporate design solutions.
• 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 site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calculations, 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; project management is not the sole focus of this position.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Be independent in the pursuit of information.
• Manage 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 5 years experience in general civil engineering.
• Proficient and demonstrated applied experience with CAD civil engineering software such as Autodesk Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., OpenFlows) as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience in general civil engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).
• 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.

Primary Location: United States, Louisiana, Lafayette.

Other Locations: United States, Louisiana, Baton Rouge; United States, Louisiana, Metairie; United States, Louisiana, New Orleans.

Schedule: Full-time. Employee Status: Regular. Business Class: Building Site Civil. Job Posting: Jun 22, 2026.