HDR, Inc.
HDR is currently seeking a Site Civil Engineer (PE) 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 responsible for the design of facility‑related sites in support of the Data Center market, initially, with future opportunities 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 stages through the development of construction documents 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 an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound designs.
Responsibilities
Design and produce plan sets, details, specifications, and cost estimates on projects including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities.
Perform calculations in support of site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calculations, etc.).
Function as a technical specialist or project manager on mid‑size projects as needed; serve as Engineer of Record on non‑complex projects.
Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
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.
Use engineering judgment 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.
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 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 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.
Commitment to being an active participant of an employee‑owned culture.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.
Expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions; temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.) $82,390.00 – $117,700.00
Primary Location: United States–Illinois–Chicago
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Building Site Civil
Job Posting: Sep 17, 2025
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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 an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound designs.
Responsibilities
Design and produce plan sets, details, specifications, and cost estimates on projects including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities.
Perform calculations in support of site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calculations, etc.).
Function as a technical specialist or project manager on mid‑size projects as needed; serve as Engineer of Record on non‑complex projects.
Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
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.
Use engineering judgment 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.
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 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 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.
Commitment to being an active participant of an employee‑owned culture.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.
Expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions; temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.) $82,390.00 – $117,700.00
Primary Location: United States–Illinois–Chicago
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Building Site Civil
Job Posting: Sep 17, 2025
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