Site Civil Engineer — Design & Lead Projects

HDR; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group invites you to help design the infrastructure that powers the digital age and shapes spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. You’ll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, structural and civil engineers to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity and teamwork.

You’ll design and plan production for civil projects, perform quantity calculations, prepare specifications and contract documents, and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is a must.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk Civil 3D

OpenFlows

Job description

HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group invites you to help design the infrastructure that powers the digital age and shapes spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. You’ll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, structural and civil engineers to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity and teamwork.

You’ll design and plan production for civil projects, perform quantity calculations, prepare specifications and contract documents, and mentor staff.