Due Diligence and Site Solutions Principal

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HDR is looking for a Due Diligence and Site Solutions Principal to join our developing Due Diligence team within Building Engineering Services (BES). This position will serve as the subject matter expert for land entitlements, development ordinances and processes, utility interconnection process (power, water, wastewater, fiber, natural gas) campus/master planning and layouts, and preliminary mass grading design.

On a day-to-day basis, this individual will be expected to:

Lead projects in the site planning of data center projects.

Oversee siting and due diligence planning projects, ensuring consistency and quality across multiple markets and leaders.

Analyze and interpret local entitlements, zoning and development ordinances, and land development permitting processes to guide decisions throughout the campus planning process.

Lead due diligence research and conversations with authorities having jurisdiction and utilities.

Lead campus planning, including site layout and utility infrastructure planning, ensuring compliance with both client standards and requirements, and the local jurisdiction's development requirements.

Serve as the subject matter expert with the client, providing guidance and expertise.

Interact and build strong relationships and trust with clients.

Serve as a thought leader within our organization, participating in industry conferences and authoring articles or technical publications.

Mentor and develop staff to understand due diligence and subsequent campus and other land development planning processes, ensuring knowledge of client-specific standards, requirements, and processes to assure sustainability and resilience in our practice.

Apply site civil and environmental planning knowledge and experience to other market sectors as required.

Travel regionally and nationally as necessary to support projects and client engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

10 years of experience in site development and site civil design, including project experience with land entitlement and development processes in multiple jurisdictions

3 years leading site development projects through land entitlements and development processes with local jurisdictions

Working knowledge of utility interconnection processes

Familiarity with Civil Engineering design concepts including grading, stormwater management and utilities

Familiarity with power generation and delivery including substation and transmission layouts and sizing

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline or Project Management Professional certification

10 years of experience leading due diligence projects

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Local candidates are preferred

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

15 years related experience

A minimum 7 years project management experience

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)

Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning 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-North Carolina-Charlotte Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Program Management Job Posting: Apr 29, 2025