Water Resources Designer / EIT

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?

In the role of Water Resources Designer / EIT, we'll count on you to :

Work under project engineers on the application of various design engineering and modeling techniques in the development of water resource projects for federal, state and local municipalities

Focus on hydraulics and hydrology modeling, stormwater collection systems modeling, data collection, assimilation, and presentations

Focus on projects including flood control, river design, stream grade control structures, dike systems, levees, stream channel restoration / rehabilitation, wetland and lake restoration, watershed issues and non-point source loading and point source design

Produce design calculations, draft technical reports and perform water resources studies

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred qualifications :

Preference given to local candidates

EIT or the ability to obtain. Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "Water Resources Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT license for career progression

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field

Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite, standard CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, and hydraulic modeling software

Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task

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.

Primary Location

United States

Other Locations

United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 19, 2025

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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