Site Civil Engineer (PE) – Project Design Lead

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

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,