Site Civil Engineer

HDR; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Site Civil Engineer in North Carolina to design and manage general site civil projects, including grading, drainage, and utilities. You will lead a small team, perform design calculations, and coordinate with clients and state agencies.

A PE license and strong communication skills are essential, with proficiency in OpenRoads and Civil 3D. This full-time role requires at least five years of site civil experience, a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for general site civil on wide projects.
• Perform quantity calculations and prepare reports.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians.
• Coordinate site design with clients and agencies.
• Work in a team environment and perform other duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

OpenRoads

Autodesk Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Hydraflow Extensions

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

HDR is looking for a Site Civil Engineer with the technical skills and desire to help support our nationally recognized Building Engineering Services Group in North Carolina. In the role of Site Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Design and plan production for general site civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading, storm drainage analysis and design (conveyance systems, water quality and quantity BMPs), paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities.
• Perform quantity calculations and complete associated calculation reports.
• 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 site due diligence, including zoning and permitting requirements for local and state agencies.
• Manage project and permitting coordination with local and state agencies.
• Coordinate site design with clients, local and state agencies, and project team (project managers, engineers, designers, etc).
• Work in a team environment.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in general site civil engineering
• Familiar with OpenRoads software
• Proficient and demonstrated applied experience with CAD civil engineering software such as Autodesk Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., HydroCAD, Autodesk Hydraflow Extensions, etc.) as required
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in general civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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-North Carolina-Charlotte

Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Site Civil

Job Posting: Aug 28, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affinity Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.