HDR
Water EIT / Designer – HDR
At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. Everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking how we can make a positive impact on the world.
We believe water is more than a resource; it is a shared responsibility. As part of the Water Business Group, you will help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. Your work will support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience—from delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control. You will collaborate with experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence.
Responsibilities
Create planning level, preliminary, and detailed designs of water‑focused systems under instruction from a Project Engineer.
Prepare deliverables for water or water‑resources‑focused systems, write specifications, analysis, modeling, and study‑level reports, determine appropriate design methods, and supply equipment sizing and selection.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
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, focusing on water/wastewater treatment, pump stations, pipelines, or water resources/stormwater.
Experience in hydrology and hydraulics applications, the design and analysis of stormwater management facilities, storm sewers, and watersheds.
Knowledge and experience in watershed management including erosion control, water quality, drainage collection system design, stormwater BMP design, and natural channel design.
Demonstrated experience in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling for storm, sanitary, or water distribution systems using software such as HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, SWMM, HydraFlow, or similar models.
Local candidates preferred.
Required 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.
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 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.
Location United States – North Carolina – Charlotte
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff… (Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and conviction records.
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At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. Everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking how we can make a positive impact on the world.
We believe water is more than a resource; it is a shared responsibility. As part of the Water Business Group, you will help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. Your work will support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience—from delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control. You will collaborate with experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence.
Responsibilities
Create planning level, preliminary, and detailed designs of water‑focused systems under instruction from a Project Engineer.
Prepare deliverables for water or water‑resources‑focused systems, write specifications, analysis, modeling, and study‑level reports, determine appropriate design methods, and supply equipment sizing and selection.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
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, focusing on water/wastewater treatment, pump stations, pipelines, or water resources/stormwater.
Experience in hydrology and hydraulics applications, the design and analysis of stormwater management facilities, storm sewers, and watersheds.
Knowledge and experience in watershed management including erosion control, water quality, drainage collection system design, stormwater BMP design, and natural channel design.
Demonstrated experience in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling for storm, sanitary, or water distribution systems using software such as HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, SWMM, HydraFlow, or similar models.
Local candidates preferred.
Required 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.
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 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.
Location United States – North Carolina – Charlotte
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff… (Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and conviction records.
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