Principal Site Civil Engineer

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

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.

HDR is looking for a Principal Site Civil Engineer for our North Carolina Building Engineering Services (BES) Team. Principal Site Civil Engineers are leaders in the Site Civil practice who help drive project delivery, influence culture, morale, and recruiting, as well as provide significant leadership and influence related to client relationships, pursuits, and HDR’s ability to win work. On a day-to-day basis, they'll be expected to:

• Function as a technical lead on large, complex site development projects.
• Manage workflow and tasks for site civil project staff on development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction.
• Understand all facets of the building design process and project delivery including how cross-discipline teams function.
• Provide leadership for not only the site civil discipline but act more broadly as a leader for our entire facility design practice including facilitating clear communication and providing leadership for all disciplines on the project team.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of leadership at HDR by developing technical, client, and business acumen in other staff.
• Represent HDR through participation in the professional and local community by partaking in speaking engagements, author white papers and technical publications and engaging on industry and community boards.
• Develop and foster relationships with our internal and external clients.
• Support business development, help identify and pursue opportunities.
• Participate in proposals and interviews to win work.
• Some regional/national travel will be expected.
• Local candidates are preferred.
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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.