Water Site Civil Engineer

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 82,390 - 117,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Retirement savings plan with employer"

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Site Civil Engineer for its Building Engineering Services group in Denver, CO. You will design facility sites for water and wastewater projects and act as Engineer of Record on complex schemes, collaborating with a multi‑discipline team to deliver compliant, transformative infrastructure.

You will lead civil design tasks, coordinate with clients and subconsultants, and mentor junior staff while contributing to HDR's employee‑owned culture and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board (PE) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to HDR employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to civil scope of work and budgets for proposals.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on water and wastewater site projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources for due diligence.
• Develop complete plan sets and specifications meeting jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate with Authority Having Jurisdiction on design and submittal requirements.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings.
• Transition concept plans through schematic and design processes.
• Coordinate with subconsultants for design services.
• Produce plan sets, details, and cost estimates.
• Perform site development calculations (hydrology, stormwater, culverts).
• Author technically sound, well‑organized reports.
• Mentor junior staff and uphold HDR BES culture.

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Here at HDR, our Building Engineering Services Group designs critical infrastructure for the digital age, shaping spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. As part of this team, you will help design the backbone of next‑generation facilities, supporting technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is currently seeking a Site Civil Engineer for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Denver, CO, focusing on water and wastewater projects. The team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team featuring Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, and Site Civil Engineering experts. The engineer will design facility‑related sites for a variety of markets, including federal and municipal capital improvement projects.

In the role of Site Civil Engineer, we’ll count on you to:

• Contribute to the development of civil engineering scope of work and budgets for proposals
• Serve as the Engineer of Record on complex projects related to water and wastewater treatment, conveyance, and storage
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete all due diligence research and documentation
• Develop complete project plan sets and specifications that are compliant with all jurisdictional and client requirements
• Coordinate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to determine design and submittal requirements and coordinate design solutions
• Assist with community outreach as defined within the scope of a project
• Attend and contribute to client meetings
• Transition concept plans through the schematic and construction design processes
• Coordinate with subconsultants for support and design services
• Design and produce plan sets, details, specifications, and cost estimates
• Perform calculations in support of the site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calculations, etc.)
• Author reports that are technically sound, grammatically correct, and well organized
• Use engineering judgement to determine the best course of action
• Be independent in your pursuit of information and solutions
• Manage your time and organization of multiple tasks/projects
• Communicate effectively with managers and team members
• Pursue efficiencies within your work and operations
• Mentor junior staff and delegate appropriate tasks
• Be an advocate for HDR, the BES Business Group, and the Site Civil team
• Perform other tasks that support the mission and vision of HDR and the BES Business Group

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years civil engineering experience across the full spectrum of site civil design
• Strong operating knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Strong operating knowledge in modeling software such as Hydraflow Storm Sewers, Hydraflow Hydrographs, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD or similar software
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering firm
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in general civil engineering
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., 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

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, 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 on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. Colorado: $82,390.00 – $117,700.00

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.