Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

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? 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.

HDR is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services group in our Kentucky/Tennessee/Arkansas area. In the role of Senior Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Maintain professional engineering registration
• Design and plan production on a wide variety of commercial and industrial projects, including site planning and layouts, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering infrastructure activities
• Prepare specifications and contract documents, and cost estimates
• Advance permitting requirements
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
• Function both independently and within HDR project teams
• Plan, organize and supervise work of a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed; Help with the initial recruitment to build the staff
• Serve as a Project Manager on larger projects, although project management is not the sole focus of this position
• Be responsible for client management and program development within the Civil Section
• Understand HDR's work-sharing mentality regarding other offices in the region
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, MicroStation, InRoads and other civil engineering software as appropriate; Strong operating knowledge of Civil 3D is highly preferred
• Production-orientated individual that is self-motivated, collaborative and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound civil site designs
• Hands-on experience in site development, drainage/grading projects
• Preference given to local candidates with understanding/relationships within market (Kentucky/Tennessee/Arkansas)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years design experience managing various civil/site design projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience
• 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

United States-Kentucky-Louisville

Other Locations

United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown

Industry

Building Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Mar 14, 2025

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.