Site Civil Engineer

Company : HDR
Location : Des Moines, IA, 50983
Posted Date : 16 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Civil Engineering
Occupation : Civil Engineer
Job Details
Site 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.
In the role of Site Civil Engineer, 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 3 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Previous experience in general civil engineering.
- 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
United States-Nebraska-Omaha
Other Locations
United States-Iowa-Coralville, United States-Iowa-Sioux City, United States-Iowa-Davenport, United States-Iowa-Clinton, United States-Iowa-Iowa City, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Iowa-Iowa Falls, United States-Iowa-Ames, United States-Iowa-Council Bluffs, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Iowa-Fort Madison
Industry
Building Engineering
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Posting
Jun 4, 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.
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