Site Civil Engineer: Design, Leadership & Impact

HDR; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services Group to design infrastructure for data centers and commercial environments across multiple Midwest locations. You will lead design efforts, plan production, and collaborate with a team of CAD specialists and engineers to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions.

You will apply CAD skills (Bentley OpenRoads, Civil 3D) and PE credentials to mentor staff, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure specifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• PE license (Professional Engineer) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Active participant of an employee-owned culture.

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, and site utilities.
• 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; project management not the sole focus.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk Civil 3D

Openflows

Job description

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services Group to design infrastructure for data centers and commercial environments across multiple Midwest locations. You will lead design efforts, plan production, and collaborate with a team of CAD specialists and engineers to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions.

You will apply CAD skills (Bentley OpenRoads, Civil 3D) and PE credentials to mentor staff, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure specifications