Civil Engineer III

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Civil Engineer III to lead the design, coordination, and delivery of complex civil engineering projects across a variety of client and project types. This role is responsible for overseeing large-scale site development projects, leading project teams, serving as Design Lead or Engineer of Record, and ensuring the successful execution of construction documents and engineering solutions. The Civil Engineer III will provide advanced technical expertise in drainage design, site development, utility systems, and jurisdictional code compliance while collaborating closely with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage budgets, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality, technically sound solutions in a fast-paced environment.

About HFA - Employee Owned. People Powered.

HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment. Employee ownership isn't just a structure - it's a mindset that fuels everything we do. This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally. We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code: We aspire to be a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.

The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients. This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose: Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule. We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Engineer has gained broad experience in multiple client and/or project types or garnered enough experience in a single project type or client to be seen as highly knowledgeable in that particular area.
• Engineer has the ability to lead a client/client team (1-5 staff), most project types, or major portions of large project utilizing their experience and education in large scale development civil design. Engineer should have thorough understanding of researching jurisdictional codes and their impact on site designs.
• Engineer can work in an independent manner on most client and/or project types with minimal to no oversight by Engineer or Team Lead.
• Engineer should have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of civil engineering design. This is to include full drainage design of detention/retention systems. Design of site retaining walls and other structural site structure design.

Job Duties:

• Engineer should function as Design Lead or Engineer of Record, unless in a strictly technical role for the company.
• Engineer should be able to train employees on company standards, drafting techniques, and technical questions pertaining to electrical design, NEC, or other national standards.
• Engineer will work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements, including most project management and construction administration functions.
• Engineer will be able to perform a high level of quality control of their projects and others, for final review by Engineer of Record.
• Engineer will have direct client contact, unless in a strictly technical role for the company.
• Engineer will establish project budgets and work with team to ensure those projects are financially successful, unless in a strictly technical role for the company.
• Engineer could serve as Engineer of Record, with approval from Director or Executive, on more complex projects.
• Engineer should be licensed in more than 5 states.
• Engineer should be able to write specifications for any project type.

Management Requirements: 0-5 staff

Education Requirements: BSCE from an Abet Accredited Engineering Program

Licensure Requirements: Licensed Professional Engineer