Civil Engineer

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At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

We believe transportation is more than movement; it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

• Work as a member of the civil engineering design team on projects serving clients in the New England area.
• Contribute to the design of civil engineering projects, prioritizing the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
• Familiarity with applicable design and safety standards and application of best practices.
• Prepare plans, detail drawings, and quantity estimation for projects of various sizes and complexities.
• Engage in highway and local roadway design, green infrastructure, stormwater management, drainage & grading, and multi‑modal transportation designs.
• Collaborate with diverse specialists to solve complex mobility challenges.

• 4+ years of experience in Civil Engineering with emphasis on roadway and utility design, grading, site layout, stormwater management, complete streets, green infrastructure, and construction management.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer certification.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and exemplary work ethic.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
• Preferred experience with MassDOT, MBTA, and Massachusetts municipalities; recommended experience with other New England state DOTs.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; recommended experience with Micro Station Open Roads.
• At least one prior role in the AE industry preferred.
• Local candidates given preference.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position.
• Hands‑on experience with highways and roads CAD software such as Bentley Concept Station, Open Roads Designer, Autodesk Infraworks, and Civil 3D.
• MS Office knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, conceptual alignments, geometrical layout, and CAD base alignment plans.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Our eight Employee Network Groups create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

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.