Harris Civil Engineers (HCE) is a 100% employee owned company. We provide full service civil engineering design with a commitment to creative and innovative design solutions. HCE has a long history of leadership and financial strength.
HCE was established in 1986 in Orlando, Florida, The firm began with major office and retail projects in Orlando. Those projects led to many other Central Florida projects including theme parks and resort hotels. In 1993 the firm began its first project in the Bahamas, which led to work throughout the Caribbean. Today, the firm has extensive experience with complex multi-consultant projects located around the world. Our core business remains in hospitality and themed entertainment, however the firm has extensive experience in higher education, healthcare and retail projects.
Joseph Harris, PE, LEED AP
CEO
Richard Lis, PE, LEED AP
President
David Taylor
Vice President
Abdul Alkdadry, PE
Vice President
Debra Teply
Marketing Director
CIVIL ENGINEERING
We provide civil engineering design services for local and international projects. Our design plans bring expertise to the site layout and conform to governmental regulations and local permitting requirements. We bring the client’s vision to reality.
SITE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
HCE assists developers with both large and small scale development projects. We provide a wide range of design services including infrastructure planning and design. Our engineers understand the development process and work to advance a project form preliminary design to construction completion.
Feasibility Studies
HCE will conduct a feasibility study to objectively and rationally evaluate the project's potential for success. We will evaluate the historical data, legal requirements and tax information of a site. We provide this unbiased information to help determine the feasibility of the development.
DRAINAGE & STORMWATER DESIGN
We provide drainage solutions used in project development areas that meet regulatory requirement in a cost effective manner. Our stormwater design professionals have expertise with effective solutions for retention, treatment and reuse.
WATER/WASTEWATER FACILITY DESIGN
We provide our clients with expertise in a diverse range of specialized services within water and wastewater facilities planning and design. We address critical issues in water supply and wastewater removal. We can provide a quality design, study or model that meets governmental agency approvals.
ROADWAY DESIGN
Our expertise includes roadway planning and design. We help our client’s achieve the accessibility needed to complete a successful project. With each project being different, our engineers are experienced in providing the best practical and cost effective transportation solution for the site.
PERMITTING
We provides permitting services for land development and design, platting, and procedural requirements. HCE has a full-time permitting coordinator with extensive experiences with local, state and federal agencies. Her only role is to ensure all project permits are obtained and tracked to final certification.
UTILITY DESIGN
HCE will assess the property to determine whether the utility improvements are sized correctly for the project being developed. We will coordinate with the utility providers beginning early in the development process through to final construction..
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
During the construction phase HCE works to ensure that a project is constructed according to plan, on-time and within budget. We make periodic site visits, record observations and accurately report status, quality of work and verify compliance to specifications.
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CIVIL ENGINEER
Qualified candidates must be knowledgeable in land development design including civil master planning, site, roadway, drainage, utility design, permitting and construction. Minimum of 5 years experience; must possess PE; and have specific knowledge of site grading, utility and stormwater management design. In addition, candidate must have strong communications and technical skills.
SENIOR CAD DESIGNER
Senior Designer to assist on all phases of site development/civil engineering including grading design, storm water design, and utility design. The successful candidate must have strong capabilities in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Excel. Our designers are involved in several projects at one time involving numerous team members, exceptional communications skills and the ability to work well with others is essential.
INTERNSHIPS
Our internship program provides students studying civil engineering an opportunity to work along side an experienced project manager on challenging real life projects. Our internships provide an exciting opportunity to strengthen skills and learn from senior staff.
Summer Term - (May - August. Application Deadline: March 30
Fall Term - September - December. Application Deadline: July 31
Contact our Human Resources Department at careers@harriscivilengineers.com
CONTACT INFORMATION
WHERE WE ARE
1200 Hillcrest Street, Suite 200
Orlando, FL 32803
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The HCE Team is made up of highly skilled, creative individuals in a variety of professional and administrative roles. We hire individuals who will enhance our team. HCE offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. Our staff enjoy a friendly work environment and pride ourselves on our commitment to the community.