
Hydraulics Eit/Designer
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Overview
Job Description
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 transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
In the role of Hydraulics EIT, we'll count on you to:
- Candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to work under the direction of multiple project engineers to apply various 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 calculation
- Prepare cost opinions and write technical documents.
- Support construction phase implementation of infrastructure
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Transportation, or Structural Engineering, or a related field
Applicable experience performing drainage design for highway/roadway projects, preparing plans and specifications, and permitting experience
EIT or the ability to obtain within 12 months. Candidates hired without their EIT will be called a Hydraulics Designer and will be expected to obtain EIT for career progression
Knowledge/experience with GIS
Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic design software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Hydraflow, StormCAD, CivilStorm, HY-8, Flowmaster, Storm and Sanitary Analysis, HydroCAD, and InfoDrainage
Knowledge of Civil 3D pipe networks
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field
- 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.
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