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Site Civil Engineer

HDR
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Irvine, CA 92614, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • HDR is seeking a Site Civil Engineer for their Los Angeles office, focusing on critical infrastructure projects such as data centers and commercial facilities.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of civil site design experience and a Bachelor's degree, along with a professional engineering license.
  • Responsibilities include designing site layouts, preparing technical reports, and providing technical leadership on mid-size projects.
  • Candidates should be proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and possess strong communication and leadership skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, reflective of experience and expertise, within a collaborative and inclusive employee-owned culture.

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

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. 

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Site Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to: 

Design the Future of Critical Infrastructure
At HDR, every role makes a difference. As a 100%25 employee-owned company, we're delivering innovative solutions that power communities—and connect the world.

Now Hiring: Site Civil Engineer – [Los Angeles]
Join our multidisciplinary team supporting high-impact data center, commercial, institutional, and mission-critical facility projects. You’ll help shape the civil backbone of some of the most complex and essential infrastructure being built today.

What You’ll Do:

  • Design and coordinate site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, and paving for large-scale campuses and building sites

  • Prepare technical reports and calculations (stormwater, earthwork, sewer/water demand)

  • Support permitting and zoning reviews for local/state agencies

  • Develop construction documents and technical specifications

  • Provide technical leadership and function as a project engineer or specialist on mid-size facility-focused projects

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of civil site design experience, preferably on data center, healthcare, industrial, or institutional building sites

  • Expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D (earthwork, surfaces, profiles)

  • Familiarity with tools like OpenFlows a plus

  • Be part of a company designing resilient infrastructure for a smarter, more connected world. Ready to build what’s next? Join us.



Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Previous experience in general civil engineering
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of 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.




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