Site Civil Engineer

HDR; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Site Civil Engineer in Metairie, Louisiana, to lead civil engineering projects and manage a team of professionals. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience and a professional engineering license.

The role involves developing site layouts, managing project tasks, and ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements. Proficiency in CAD software such as Autodesk Civil 3D is essential. We promote an employee-owned culture committed to equity and opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in general civil engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and projects.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept site layouts compliant with jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate with jurisdictional authority for design requirements.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings.
• Prepare site civil engineering calculations and specifications.
• Supervise a small team of professionals and technicians.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Proficiency with CAD civil engineering software

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional engineering license in Louisiana

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

OpenFlows

Job description

As a Site Civil Engineer at HDR, you will contribute to the development of civil engineering scope of work and budgets for proposals, serve as the Engineer of Record on non‑complex projects, and coordinate with internal and external resources to complete all due diligence research and documentation. Your role involves design and planning for a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, grading, drainage, paving, and utilities, as well as performing complex assignments that require judgment in engineering techniques. You will also manage a small staff of professionals and technicians, mentor junior staff, and ensure effective communication with managers and team members.

Responsibilities

• 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 general civil through schematic and construction design processes.
• Prepare site civil engineering calculations (e.g., stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology).
• 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.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as required.
• Be independent in pursuing information.
• Manage time and organization of multiple tasks and projects.
• Communicate effectively with managers and team members.
• Mentor junior staff and delegate appropriately.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in general civil engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD civil engineering software such as Autodesk Civil 3D; additional specialty 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 (e.g., Professional Engineer, PE or P.Eng).
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location: United States—Louisiana—Lafayette

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

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Site Civil

Job Posting: Jun 22, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.