Senior Civil Designer

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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?

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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.

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 Senior Civil Designer. The successful candidate will be involved in design, modeling and drawings preparation, and will work closely with a multi-disciplinary project team to create high-quality design solutions.

Reporting to the Civil Engineering Lead, the Senior Civil Designer 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 varies 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 and western Canada.

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

• Work on the Civil Models with no direction from the Engineer or other technical professional
• Be responsible for civil discipline model and generate the BIM elements, based on the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope
• Create and maintain the civil model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output
• To be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
• Have mastered civil discipline and how it interacts with other discipline designs
• Have an advanced understanding of engineering/architectural documentation for all disciplines
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software
• Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
• Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project
• Contribute to the development of the business class digital needs
• Work closely with Civil Engineering Lead, Project Managers, Project Engineers and a multi-disciplinary design team on a daily basis
• Support the design and production of site civil construction documents
• Model and draft site civil designs in Civil 3D, including site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management systems, roadway, and site utilities.
• Model both gravity and pressure pipe networks
• Support the development of construction drawing packages in Civil 3D to ensure the files and plans adhere to HDR and/or client CAD standards
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts and diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule and budget using the 3D software
• Demonstrate an understanding of site civil design concepts including earthworks, surfaces, site grading and pipe networks
• Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and the 3D coordination process
• Mentor junior and intermediate civil designers

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation, collaboration, new experiences, opportunities and exceeding client expectations. 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.

Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Civil 3D skills assessment to demonstrate their proficiency with Civil3D software focused on typical civil/roads project workflows.

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
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the municipal infrastructure design
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D and MicroStation
• Proficiency with gravity and pressure pipe networks modeling
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills
• Leadership and mentoring skillsets are essential
• Autodesk Civil 3D certification
• OpenRoads experience
• Revit experience
• Experience with municipal clients in Ontario

Other Job Details

Further, the position requires:

• Compliance with HDR and, as applicable, contractor safety policies and procedures.

• Potential attendance at job sites to support design and construction activities.

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Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
• A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential

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.) The pay range for Toronto, ON/Richmond Hill. ON: $67,760 - $96,800'',''!*!

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.

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