Site Civil Engineering Design Lead

HDR; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Site Civil Engineering Design Lead to guide site civil plans across multiple South Carolina locations. The role emphasizes leadership, technical depth, and collaboration with HDR’s Building Engineering Services team.

You will use CAD tools such as OpenRoads Designer or Civil 3D, oversee a small team, and help deliver resilient, sustainable infrastructure integrated with high-performance data centers and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Requires PE license recognized by the licensing board.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of projects.
• 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 needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk Civil 3D

OpenFlows

Job description

Site Civil Engineering Design Lead - ( 197332 )

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.

HDR is looking for a Site Civil Engineering Design Lead to join our team in either Greenville, Charleston, or Columbia, SC. In the role of Site Civil Engineering Design Lead, we'll count on you to:

• 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 4 years experience in general civil engineering
• 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
• Local candidates are preferred

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Required Qualifications

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• 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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Greenville, Charleston, or Columbia, SC

Other Locations

United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-South Carolina-Charleston

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Site Civil

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Afficative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.