Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Site Civil EIT/Coordinator
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
HDR is seeking a Site Civil Engineer-In-Training (EIT) for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Chicago, Illinois. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. This person will be initially focused on contributing to the design of facility-related sites in support of the Data Center market, with future opportunity to explore a variety of markets including Corporate/Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Municipal, Civic, Industrial, and Sports & Recreation buildings and infrastructure. They will coordinate and work closely with a multidisciplinary design team throughout the entire life cycle of projects from planning through construction documents and construction administration. This individual should be self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong communication skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound designs. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression. Responsibilities Design and produce plan sets, details, specifications, and cost estimates Perform calculations in support of site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calcs, etc.) Author reports that are technically sound, grammatically correct, and well organized Contribute to the development of civil engineering scope of work and budgets for proposals Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete all due diligence research and documentation Understand and meet Jurisdictional requirements in design and support the Pre-Application process; Coordinate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to determine design and submittal requirements and coordinate design solutions Transition concept plans through schematic and construction design processes Coordinate with subconsultants for support and design services Attend and contribute to client meetings Collaborate with team engineers to determine the best course of action Be independent in pursuit of information and solutions Manage time and organization of multiple tasks/projects Communicate effectively with managers and team members Pursue efficiencies within 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 HDR and the BES Business Group
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with civil engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., Openflows) as required Coursework experience in land development and the design of building related site civil (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control) is preferred. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Strong written and verbal communication skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe & Our Commitment
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. Locations & Schedule
Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Building Site Civil Job Posting
Sep 17, 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. Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr
HDR is seeking a Site Civil Engineer-In-Training (EIT) for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Chicago, Illinois. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. This person will be initially focused on contributing to the design of facility-related sites in support of the Data Center market, with future opportunity to explore a variety of markets including Corporate/Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Municipal, Civic, Industrial, and Sports & Recreation buildings and infrastructure. They will coordinate and work closely with a multidisciplinary design team throughout the entire life cycle of projects from planning through construction documents and construction administration. This individual should be self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong communication skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound designs. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression. Responsibilities Design and produce plan sets, details, specifications, and cost estimates Perform calculations in support of site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calcs, etc.) Author reports that are technically sound, grammatically correct, and well organized Contribute to the development of civil engineering scope of work and budgets for proposals Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete all due diligence research and documentation Understand and meet Jurisdictional requirements in design and support the Pre-Application process; Coordinate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to determine design and submittal requirements and coordinate design solutions Transition concept plans through schematic and construction design processes Coordinate with subconsultants for support and design services Attend and contribute to client meetings Collaborate with team engineers to determine the best course of action Be independent in pursuit of information and solutions Manage time and organization of multiple tasks/projects Communicate effectively with managers and team members Pursue efficiencies within 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 HDR and the BES Business Group
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with civil engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., Openflows) as required Coursework experience in land development and the design of building related site civil (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control) is preferred. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Strong written and verbal communication skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe & Our Commitment
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. Locations & Schedule
Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Building Site Civil Job Posting
Sep 17, 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. Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr