Water/Wastewater/Water Resources EIT/Designer
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Charlotte, NC, US, 28245
Duration: Full Time
Water/Wastewater/Water Resources EIT/Designer - (177161)
About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
HDR is seeking an Engineering Intern/Designer to join our Water Business Group team in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, or Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate will have a technical interest in water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipelines or water resources and stormwater. The EIT/Designer will be responsible for assisting with projects through planning, design, and construction phases. Project types could include water and wastewater treatment facilities, gravity sanitary sewers and force mains, water distribution and transmission pipelines, water and wastewater pump stations and related infrastructure projects. Additional duties could include technical investigation and analysis of various detailed studies and preparing reports relating to stormwater management, drainage system infrastructure, watershed and water supply planning and other environmental matters in water resource management.
The candidate will support and advise civil engineers and technical staff in other disciplines and sections, complete technical analysis, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with sub-consultants, support senior staff to maintain project schedules and budgets, and produce documents in accordance with project scopes and quality program procedures. The candidate may have periodic contact with clients regarding ongoing projects and tasks. This position may require occasional field visits for construction observation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field) required
- EIT certification or ability to obtain. Candidate hired without EIT certification will have the title of Designer
- Interest or experience designing water/wastewater treatment facilities
- AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must have excellent communication skills and thrive working in a team environment.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
- MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field) a plus
- EIT certification or ability to obtain. Candidate hired without EIT certification will have the title of Designer
- 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
- Knowledge and experience in watershed management including erosion control, water quality, drainage collection system design, stormwater BMP design, and natural channel design 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 are preferred
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt
Job Posting: Jan 4, 2024
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.
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