HDR

Civil / Highway Engineer

HDR$80K — $110K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of Civil Engineering experience focused on roadway and utility design
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer certification required
  • Proficient in CAD software including AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Commitment to employee-owned culture and professional ethics
  • Local candidates preferred for knowledge of area projects

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to civil engineering project design ensuring public safety and compliance with standards
  • Prepare plans, detailed drawings, and quantity estimates for various projects
  • Engage in highway and roadway design, green infrastructure, drainage and multi-modal transportation projects
  • Collaborate effectively with diverse teams across disciplines to solve mobility challenges
  • Maintain professionalism and high work ethic while completing assignments

Benefits

  • Inclusive and empowering company culture
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Collaboration with a diverse range of specialists
  • Engagement in significant community-impact projects
  • Participation in employee network groups supporting diversity and inclusion
Full Job Description
Primary Responsibilities

The Civil Engineer will work as a member of the civil engineering design team on projects serving clients in the New England area. The position requires contributing to the design of civil engineering projects to support our clients while meeting the fundamental obligation to prioritize the safety, health, and welfare of the public. This requires familiarity with applicable design and safety standards and the application of best practices in the development of the design. The position includes preparation of plans, detail drawings, and quantity estimation for projects of various sizes and complexities. The Civil Department engages in several areas of design including highway & local roadway design, green infrastructure, stormwater management, drainage & grading, and multi-modal transportation designs for clients throughout New England including MassDOT, MBTA, NHDOT, RIDOT, and the City of Boston. The candidate will need to be a self-motivated individual who maintains a high level of professionalism while performing engineering assignments.

Preferred Qualifications
• 4+ years of experience in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on roadway and utility design, grading, site layout, stormwater management, complete streets practices, green infrastructure applications, and construction management
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field
• Professional Engineer certification
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skill
• Attention to detail and exemplary work ethic
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Preferred experience with MassDOT, MBTA, and Massachusetts municipalities. Recommended experience with other New England state DOT'
• Preferred proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Recommended experience with MicroStation OpenRoad
• Candidates with at least one prior role in the AE industry preferred
• Local candidates given preference

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
  • MS Office knowledge
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Size
10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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