Civil Engineer

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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 currently seeking a Civil Engineer. The successful candidate will be involved in design and project coordination and will work closely with a multi-disciplinary project team to create high-quality design solutions.

Reporting to the Civil Engineering Lead, the Civil Engineer is a member of the integrated project team that contributes site civil engineering knowledge and analysis to the project during the design and construction phase of our work. The project mix is varied across building and infrastructure projects, including new residential and commercial developments, data centers, health facilities, industrial and waste management facilities.

The role involves working on multi-disciplinary projects with project sites in various locations, across North America, including GTA, western Canada and various locations in US.

In the role of Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities
• Perform quantity calculations
• Prepare specifications and contract documents
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
• Develop conceptual, preliminary and detailed site civil design packages, including drawings, quantities and specifications
• Complete civil design in Autodesk Civil 3D, including site grading and drainage, roadway, wet utilities design (storm sewer, sanitary sewer and watermain)
• Coordinate civil design with multidisciplinary project team.
• Assist the project manager in the day-to-day coordination of projects
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Coordinator as needed
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
  

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation, collaboration, new experiences, opportunities and exceeding client expectations. This position will be mentored by senior engineers, project managers and business leadership to help the candidate better understand industry best practices, trends, standards, and preferences and successful business practices. Our goal is to help our clients achieve high performance in safety, quality, cost efficiency and profitability for their capital projects and on-going operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the municipal infrastructure design using Civil 3D
• Familiarity with site civil and road design practices including application of design standards, TAC Geometric Design Guide, various provincial and municipal standards
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with utility modeling (gravity and pressure pipes) in Civil 3D
• Microstation and OpenRoads experience is welcome
• Experience with municipal and provincial clients in Ontario
• Experience with feasibility studies

Other Job Details

Further, the position requires:

• Compliance with HDR and, as applicable, contractor safety and procedures.
• Potential attendance at job sites to support design and construction activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in general civil engineering

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

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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.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.