Water/Wastewater EIT / Designer

About the role

We'll count on you to create planning level, preliminary, and detailed designs of water focused systems under instruction from a Project Engineer or person in responsible charge. Prepare deliverables for water or water resources focused systems, write specifications, analysis, modeling, and study-level reports, determine appropriate design methods, possible equipment sizing and selection, and work directly with our Clients to deliver an outstanding experience.

Responsibilities

• Create planning level, preliminary, and detailed designs of water focused systems under instruction from a Project Engineer or person in responsible charge
• Prepare deliverables for water or water resources focused systems, write specifications, analysis, modeling, and study-level reports, determine appropriate design methods, possible equipment sizing and selection, and work directly with our Clients to deliver an outstanding experience
• Perform as part of a quality assurance team and conduct quality control reviews of completed deliverables
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field) preferred
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Water/Wastewater/Water resources project experience, focus on water/wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipelines, or water resources/stormwater preferred
• Experience in hydrology and hydraulics applications, the design and analysis of stormwater management facilities, storm sewers and watersheds preferred
• Demonstrated experience in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling for storm, sanitary, water distribution systems using software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, HydraFlow, or other similar models preferred
• Local candidates preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Interest or experience analyzing and designing water focused systems
• Experience with production, simulation, and automation such as BIM systems, numerical modeling platforms, and other production tools
• Microsoft Office experience
• Must be able to work in a team environment

Skills

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Benefits

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.

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting

Dec 23, 2025

At HDR

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

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.