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Job description
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:' 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.
HDR is currently seeking a Site Civil Engineering Team Lead for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Denver, CO. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. This person will be responsible for the design of facility-related sites in support of a variety of markets including Corporate/Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Municipal, Civic, Industrial, Sports & Recreation, and Mission Critical buildings and infrastructure. They will be expected to coordinate and work closely with a multidiscipline design team throughout the entire life cycle of projects from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction administration. Experience in land development and the design of building related site civil (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control) is required. This individual should be self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound designs.
In the role of Site Civil Engineering Team Lead we'll count on you to:
Develop civil engineering scope of work and budgets for proposals
Participate in the interview process for new work
Serve as the Engineer of Record on complex projects
Connect the civil team with resources, but internal and external
Define the direction of team growth and development Support individual team members in their desired career development
Advocate for individuals, the team, and the site civil business class
Collaborate with other HDR business groups and teams
Assist with community outreach as defined within the scope of a project Manage client meetings and correspondence
Author subconsultant agreements
Guide the design team through design calculations and the process of developing a plan set, details, specifications, and cost estimates (concept through construction documents)
Use engineering judgement to determine the best course of action
Be independent in your pursuit of information and solutions
Manage your time and organization of multiple tasks/projects
Communicate effectively with managers and team members
Appropriately manage your team’s workload and future commitments
Pursue efficiencies within your work and operations
Mentor junior staff and delegate appropriate tasks
Be an advocate for HDR, the BES Business Group, and the Site Civil team
Perform other tasks that support the mission and vision of HDR and the BES Business Group
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering firm
Previous project management experience
Preference given to local candidates
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 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
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.
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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Denver, CO}: $115,00 - $140,000Primary Location: United States-Colorado-DenverOther Locations: United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Colorado-Grand Junction, United States-Colorado-EnglewoodIndustry: Building EngineeringSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: RegularBusinessClass: Building Site CivilJob Posting: Aug 25, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiliated
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Worksite address
durango, CO, 81302, US
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