Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Site Civil Engineer
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
HDR is an employee-owned organization committed to an inclusive environment where each person is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and invite authentic perspectives to help us make a positive impact in our communities and the world.
HDR is currently seeking a Site Civil Engineer (PE) for the Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our integrated facility and infrastructure design team covers Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. This role will design facility-related sites in support of the Data Center market, with future opportunities across Corporate/Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Municipal, Civic, Industrial, and Sports & Recreation buildings and infrastructure. The engineer will coordinate with a multi-discipline design team throughout planning, construction documentation, and construction administration.
Experience in land development and the design of building-related site civil (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control) is required. The candidate should be self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong leadership skills with initiative to deliver high-quality, technically sound designs.
In the role of Site Civil Engineer, we’ll count on you to:
Design and produce plan sets, details, specifications, and cost estimates for site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and related civil engineering activities
Perform calculations to support site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calcs, etc.)
Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed; act as Engineer of Record on non-complex projects
Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
Author technically sound, well-organized and grammatically correct reports
Contribute to the development of civil engineering scope of work and budgets for proposals
Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete due diligence research and documentation
Understand and meet jurisdictional requirements; support the Pre-Application process; coordinate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to determine design and submittal requirements
Transition concept plans through schematic and construction design processes
Coordinate with subconsultants for support and design services
Attend and contribute to client meetings
Use engineering judgment to determine the best course of action
Be independent in pursuing information and solutions
Manage time and organize 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 the mission and vision of HDR and the BES Business Group
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years' experience in general civil engineering
Proficient with CAD civil engineering software such as Bentley Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Civil 3D; familiarity with specialty civil platforms (e.g., OpenFlows) as required
Required Qualifications
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer PE or P.Eng)
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Good verbal and written communication skills
Active participation in 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-Indiana-Indianapolis Schedule
Full-time Employee Status
Regular Business Class: Building Site Civil Job Posting
Sep 17, 2025 We are committed to 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 and are always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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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-Indiana-Indianapolis Schedule
Full-time Employee Status
Regular Business Class: Building Site Civil Job Posting
Sep 17, 2025 We are committed to 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 and are always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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