Hydraulics EIT​/Coordinator

HDR is an employee-owned company focused on creating a welcoming environment where each person is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work every day, and we strive to make a positive impact in our communities and the world.

We believe transportation is the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing highways and bridges to advancing transit, rail, aviation, ports and marine infrastructure, your work will support economic vitality, public safety, and quality of life. Our team includes planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental professionals, economists, management consultants and specialists who solve mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence.

In the role of Hydraulics EIT/Designer, we’ll count on you to:

• Demonstrate an ability to work under the direction of multiple project engineers to apply design, engineering and modeling techniques in the development of transportation and water resource projects for local municipalities, state and federal clients
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
• Site studies, site designs, contract documentation preparation and graphic presentation. Prepare civil design drawings with BIM/CADD platforms for construction documents
• Hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations and calculations
• Preparing Drainage maps
• Stormwater management facility design calculations and modeling
• Preparing Construction/Contract Plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Performing flooding complaint investigations
• Assist with writing reports and technical memos
• Drainage design permitting support
• Water quality assessments and calculations
• Floodplain impacts and compensation calculations
• Bridge Hydraulic and scour evaluations and calculations
• Prepare cost opinions and write technical documents
• Support construction phase implementation of infrastructure

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Transportation, Structural Engineering, or relevant field preferred
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Relevant experience performing drainage design for highway/roadway projects, preparing plans and specifications, and permitting
• Microstation/AutoCAD required. Civil3D, Storm
  
  CAD, Open Roads Designer experience preferred
• Preference given to local candidates

• Bachelor's degree
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

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.

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Highway + Road

Full-time

Regular

Transportation Hydraulics

Dec 3, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Environmental Services

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