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?
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.
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Introduction
HDR is currently seeking a Site Civil Data Center Team Lead for our Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group located in Denver, CO. The BES team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, Controls, and Site Civil Engineering.
The BES Site Civil team currently consists of 15 staff across 2 offices and continues to grow! We work with both internal and external clients on multidisciplinary teams and are currently expanding our Data Center practice.
Primary ResponsibilitiesThis person will be responsible for building and directing a team of civil engineers that is dedicated to Data Center land development projects. They will serve as supervisor to these future team members, as well as hold the Lead Civil role on data center projects. They will represent the civil team's interests in all project meetings and will organize resources, tasks, and priorities in order to meet project deadlines. They will provide instruction in both theory and process for land development, including water, sanitary, and sewer design; grading; water quality, detention, and retention; facility layout; and other related topics. They will assist with scope & fee development, as well as task breakdown, workload distribution across the team, and scheduling. Quality control is of the utmost importance and this person will be expected to maintain a high standard for all team work products.
In the role of Site Civil Data Center Team Lead, 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
- Conduct quantity calculations
- Prepare specifications and contract documents
- Conduct permitting
- Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
- Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
- Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed
- Plan, organize and supervise work of a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
Preferred Qualifications- A minimum of 3 years of design experience on data center projects
- A minimum of 3 years of team leadership experience
- Licensed as a professional engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado
- History of a commitment to technical excellence
- Previous experience with teaching/guiding junior staff
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Working knowledge of modeling software such as Hydraflow Storm Sewers, Hydraflow Hydrographs, HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD or similar software
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering firm
- Preference given to local candidates
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QualificationsRequired Qualifications - Bachelor's degree
- A minimum of 10 years design experience managing various civil/site design projects
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
- Project Engineering and Project Management experience
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.
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