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.
Primary Responsibilities
HDR NY/NJ Transportation Business Group is seeking to hire a Senior Civil/Highway Engineer to work Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build Projects. The primary duties of the Senior Civil/Highway Engineer will include producing design criteria, design plans, design calculations, cost estimates and specifications for highway and site/civil projects. The Senior Civil/Highway Engineer will be leading or be part of a team completing the necessary analysis, design, and calculations required for project. It is expected that the candidate be a team player ready to lead and work in a collaborative environment and grow the technical performance of the NY/NJ Civil/Highway Section. The Senior Civil/Highway Engineer shall be familiar with both local and national codes, standards, and specifications. The Senior Civil/Highway Engineer shall also have experience managing projects and teams which includes managing project scope, schedule, staffing, and budget.
In the role of Senior Civil/Highway Engineer , we'll count on you to:

• Perform as a Deputy Project Manager, Project Engineer or task leader to independently lead and manage conducting analyses, developing design solutions, and preparing design drawings, calculations, cost estimates and specifications for highway and/or site/civil engineering projects.Project may include local roadway/highway design, hydraulic/hydrologic analysis, storm/sanitary sewer design, site grading, preparation of stormwater pollution prevention plans including design of post-construction stormwater management and sediment and erosion controls, utility design, permitting, and coordinating with regulatory agencies and other design disciplines.
• Coordinate with all disciplines (roadway, structural, traffic, landscaping, environmental and architecture) involved in projects.
• Interact with clients on a regular basis to produce deliverables according to the scope, schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and private utilities including NYSDEC, NYCDEP, Con Edison, Verizon, etc.
• Perform detailed checks and/or quality control reviews of the design work being performed by other members of the design team.
• Work independently on technical engineering projects or be part of a larger design team on technical projects.
• Provide technical mentorship and development to younger staff.
• Represent HDR at industry technical seminars.
• Support Project Managers in tracking scope, schedule, staffing, budget, etc.
• Work with Program Manager and Client Managers on proposals and business development.

Keyword(s): Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Highway Engineer, *LI-MP1
Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• BS in Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) License. Must obtain NY and/or NJ PE within 6 months of hiring.
• 10 years of experience in all aspects of highway, roadway and/or site civil engineering design.
• Experience with Microstation / InRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or other transportation design software packages is required.
• Microsoft Office experience required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state of NY and/or NJ.
• Strong preference given to local candidates with local experience.
• NYSDOT, NYSTA, NYCDOT, NYCDDC or PANYNJ experience is preferred.

Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $131,950 - $188,500 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)