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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 Site Civil Engineering Section Manager to join our Building Engineering Services Team in our Georgia/Alabama area. This individual will be expected to be the senior leader and mentor within our Site Civil Design Group. They will be responsible for managing and building a design production team. Staff management responsibilities will include managing workflow and utilization, mentoring and staff development, forecasting and scheduling, quality control, and fostering a team environment. In addition to staff management responsibilities, the Site Civil Engineering Section Manager will also function as a technical lead on site development projects, coordinate with other disciplines across HDR, and lead the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction. They will be directly involved with external clients as well as internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other leaders throughout HDR. They will also be expected to help implement, monitor, and support company policies.
Design experience with site development projects in the following areas is considered critical for this role: site layout (ordinance review and vehicle turning movements), grading, storm drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control and site utility design (sanitary, gas, fire/domestic water, electrical/communication). Extensive knowledge in Civil 3D and other site civil design software is essential.
Site development permitting experience is also a necessity for this role including the ability to research ordinance and regulatory requirements, develop plans within local permitting requirements, coordinate with permitting review agencies, and successfully obtain all site development permits required to commence construction.
This individual will also be expected to:

• Build team technical expertise and design production capacity through recruitment, staff development and training
• Lead and mentor Civil staff
• Staff management responsibilities will include managing workflow and utilization, mentoring and staff development, forecasting and scheduling, quality control, and fostering a team environment.
• Function as a technical lead on site development projects and coordinate with other disciplines across HDR,
• Be directly involved with external clients as well as internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other leaders throughout HDR
• Participate in leadership for technical service functions and support the development of HDR services in site civil planning and design
• Prepare site civil proposals including scope development and estimating hours/fee
• Some regional/national travel will be expected

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or MSCE Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in site development and civil design
• PE license
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong operating knowledge of Civil 3D
• Strong knowledge of modeling software such as Hydraflow Storm Sewers, Hydraflow Hydrographs, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD, etc.
• Ability to manage, lead and mentor other team members
• Local candidates are preferred

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Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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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.
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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.