Transportation Hydraulics Design Coordinator/EIT

About the role

We'll count on you to collaborate with a team on the design of urban and rural roadways, highway and transit projects, stormwater management plans, and floodplain evaluations. You'll work under the direction of project engineers to apply various drainage design, engineering, and modeling techniques in the development of transportation and water resource projects for local municipalities, state, and federal clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings with BIM/CADD platforms for construction/contract plans along with specifications and cost estimates.
• Prepare hydraulic calculations and design deliverables, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, floodplain impact and compensation evaluations, stormwater modelling, bridge hydraulic and scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting.
• Aid in writing drainage reports and technical memos.
• Perform water quality assessments and calculations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Water Resources or related discipline, or previous experience or internship experience performing drainage design for highway/roadway projects, preparing plans, and permitting.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads Designer focused on storm water design.
• Adaptable to conditions including fast-paced and deadline-driven work environment.
• Ability to work in the office to allow for collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Master's degree in Water Resources or related discipline.
• Preferred Previous experience or internship experience performing drainage design for highway/roadway projects, preparing plans, and permitting.
• Preferred Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads Designer focused on storm water design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental, water resources or other related fields.
• EIT or the ability to obtain within 6 months. Candidates hired without their EIT will be called a Civil Coordinator and will be expected to obtain EIT for career progression.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Self-motivated to complete tasks and learn new skills. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Benefits

Our commitment to 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 help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Transportation Hydraulics

Job Posting

Jul 1, 2026

Company Information

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.