HDR · 19 hours ago
Senior Civil Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $199K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. The Senior Civil Engineer will lead the design of civil engineering projects, ensuring public safety and welfare while working on various transportation infrastructure projects across New England.
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Responsibilities
The Senior Civil/Highway Engineer will work as a member of the civil engineering design team on projects serving clients in the New England area
The position requires leading 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 a thorough understanding of 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 10 years 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
Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
Project management skills desirable
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
Must have coordinated survey, grading, drainage and utilities and layout of various site items is a plus
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
10+ 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 skills
Attention to detail and exemplary work ethic
Preferred experience with MassDOT, MBTA, and Massachusetts municipalities. Recommended experience with other New England state DOT's
Preferred proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Recommended experience with MicroStation OpenRoads
Experience in project management
Local candidates given preference
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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