Site Civil Engineer – Lead Projects & Innovation

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

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Building Engineering Services Group. You will design and plan civil production across diverse projects, including site layouts, drainage, and utilities, while collaborating with a team of experts to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will bring a Bachelor’s degree, PE license, and strong leadership and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD platforms. This on-site role supports HDR’s projects across multiple Iowa locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• PE license (PE or P.Eng) preferred or required.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

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.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

PE license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Bentley Open Roads Designer

Autodesk Civil 3D

OpenFlows

Job description

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Building Engineering Services Group. You will design and plan civil production across diverse projects, including site layouts, drainage, and utilities, while collaborating with a team of experts to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will bring a Bachelor’s degree, PE license, and strong leadership and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD platforms. This on-site role supports HDR’s projects across multiple Iowa locations.