Senior Civil Engineer
hdrArlington (VA)
About the role
Overview:
In this Senior Civil Engineer role within HDR’s Building Engineering Services group, you will lead site civil design for multiple markets, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team through planning, design, and construction. You’ll develop drawings, specifications, and calculations, and review shop drawings to ensure high-quality, compliant solutions. You will guide a team of engineers and CAD professionals, contribute to a culture of employee ownership, and advance sustainable, resilient site infrastructure. This position supports HDR’s mission to power progress and build a better world.
Responsibilities:
Lead site civil design for Federal, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, and Industrial markets Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams through project life cycle Develop construction drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations Review shop drawings during construction Lead a team of engineers and CAD professionals Manage and contribute to project engineering and project management activities
Key requirements:
Bachelor’s degree Professional Engineer (PE) license At least 10 years of design experience in civil/site design Project engineering and project management experience Ability to participate actively in an employee-owned culture Background check and US citizenship as required by contract Collaborative Self-motivated Strong leadership Microsoft Office suite MicroStation InRoads
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