Site Civil Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Site Civil Engineer to support civil design, calculations, and project coordination for a range of projects.

The role requires a PE license and 5+ years of civil experience, with strong leadership and communication skills. Proficiency in Civil 3D and related tools is expected in a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Requires PE license and a minimum of 5 years in general civil engineering.
• Proven leadership and strong communication skills.
• Proficient with CAD software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of civil engineering scope of work and budgets.
• Act as Engineer of Record on non-complex projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources for due diligence.
• Develop concept site layouts compliant with jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate with Jurisdictional Authority to determine design and submittal requirements.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings.
• Design and plan production for site civil on various projects through schematic and construction design.
• Prepare site civil calculations (stormwater, culverts, hydrology).
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise a small team.
• Manage multiple tasks and communicate with managers and team members.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

OpenFlows

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?

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.

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 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

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-Louisiana-Lafayette

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Site Civil

Job Posting

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

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.