Site Civil Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Site Civil Engineer in Dallas, TX to lead municipal and commercial civil design efforts across a range of projects.

You’ll develop site layouts, manage design calculations, and coordinate with clients and internal teams to deliver proposals and construction documents. With a bachelor’s degree and a PE license, you’ll mentor junior staff, supervise professionals, and ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent licensing.
• Experience leading civil design teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop site civil layouts, grading, drainage and utility plans.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on civil projects.
• Coordinate with clients, internal teams and authorities.
• Prepare calculations, specifications and contract documents.
• Supervise staff and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

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?

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.

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.

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 6 years 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
• 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-Texas-Dallas

Other Locations: United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Texas-San Antonio

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Site Civil