Site Civil Engineer (PE)

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 74,900 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to lead civil-site design efforts on diverse projects in the Building Engineering group. You will design, plan, and manage civil work, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor staff to deliver high‑quality infrastructure solutions that power progress and improve communities.

Responsibilities include advanced CAD modeling, design calculations, and coordinating with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous experience in general civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with CAD civil engineering software such as Bentley Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Civil 3D; Openflows experience a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

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 (not solely a PM role).
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bentley Open Roads Designer

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

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.

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 needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience in general civil engineering

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in general civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• 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
• 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

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) $74,900.00 to $139,000.00.

Primary Location: United States‑Nevada‑Las Vegas

Other Locations: United States‑Arizona‑Phoenix, United States‑Arizona‑Tucson

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Site Civil

Job Posting: Jul 14 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.