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Civil Senior Designer

HDR, Inc.
United States, Texas, Houston
May 22, 2026

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:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each 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.

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

  • Conduct analyses to developing or recommendations for water, transportation, and municipal projects, and assist in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, and construction drawings under the supervision of professional engineers.
  • Perform construction management tasks to include submittal review, pay estimate review, progress tracking, progress meetings, and preparation of responses to requests for information and change orders
  • Provide support to acting City and District Engineers to include assessment of day-to-day issues, assisting in preparation of information, and exhibits for public meetings
  • Perform field data collection and assessments and assist in the preparation of preliminary engineering reports, technical memorandums, and public/client presentations
  • Perform other duties as necessary

Primary Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Civil Engineering Lead, Project Managers, Project Engineers and a multi-disciplinary design team on a daily basis

Preferred Qualification

  • A minimum of 10 years related industry experience
  • Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
  • Good understanding of civil design concepts, industry standards and practices
  • Strong organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills
  • Leadership and mentoring skillsets are essential
  • Local candidates preferred
Required Qualifications
  • Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported
  • Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline to be supported
  • Knowledge of industry standards specific to the discipline being supported
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Good verbal and written communication 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.

Primary Location : United States-Texas-Houston
Industry : Water
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt
Job Posting : May 21, 2026
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