Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer – HDR

HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group invites a Senior Civil Engineer to help design critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. This role blends civil engineering expertise with project management and client engagement to drive technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

• Design and plan production on a wide variety of commercial and industrial projects, including site planning and layouts, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering infrastructure activities
• Prepare specifications and contract documents, and cost estimates
• Advance permitting requirements
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
• Function both independently and within HDR project teams
• Plan, organize and supervise work of a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed; help with the initial recruitment to build the staff
• Serve as a Project Manager on larger projects, although project management is not the sole focus of this position
• Be responsible for client management and program development within the Civil Section
• Understand HDR’s work‑sharing mentality regarding other offices in the region
• Perform other duties as needed

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, Micro Station, InRoads, and other civil engineering software as appropriate
• Strong operating knowledge of Civil 3D is highly preferred
• Production‑orientated individual that is self‑motivated, collaborative and possesses strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high‑quality, technically sound civil site designs
• Hands‑on experience in site development, drainage/grading projects
• Preference given to local candidates with understanding/relationships within market (Kentucky/Tennessee)

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 10 years design experience managing various civil/site design projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action, equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.