Site Civil Engineer

HDR; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR's Building Engineering Services Group is seeking a Civil Engineer to help design infrastructure for data centers and commercial spaces. You will lead small teams on mid-size projects, plan site layouts, grading and drainage, and prepare specifications and contract documents.

You will apply OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, and OpenFlows, collaborating with multi-disciplinary staff to deliver resilient, energy-efficient systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required or in good standing.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with civil CAD software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for general civil projects, including site layouts and utilities.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Perform quantity calculations and complex design evaluations.
• Function as a technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk Civil 3D

OpenFlows

Job description

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, you will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. You will join a team of 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities.
• Perform quantity calculations.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of 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.
• 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.

Primary Location: United States–Nebraska–Omaha
Other Locations: United States–Iowa–Coralville, United States–Iowa–Sioux City, United States–Iowa–Davenport, United States–Iowa–Clinton, United States–Iowa–Iowa City, United States–Nebraska–Lincoln, United States–Iowa–Des Moines, United States–Iowa–Iowa Falls, United States–Iowa–Ames, United States–Iowa–Council Bluffs, United States–Iowa–Cedar Rapids, United States–Iowa–Fort Madison
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Building Site Civil
Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026

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