Hydraulics Designer/ EIT

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.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR currently has an opening for a Transportation Hydraulics Designer/EIT with the technical skills and desire to help support our nationally recognized Transportation Group.

The position can be based in our Raleigh, NC, Wilmington, NC, Columbia, SC, Charleston, SC, and or Atlanta, GA office, (Charlotte and WS) the Transportation Hydraulics Designer/EIT will perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification or standard engineering techniques and procedures. The candidate should have a strong academic and internship background along with an initiative to perform engineering tasks related to hydraulics, erosion control, water quality and stormwater management. Candidate must be adaptable to conditions including fast-paced and deadline driven work environment. Candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to work under the direction of multiple project engineers to apply various design, engineering and modeling techniques in the development of water/wastewater and water resource projects for local municipalities as well as federal and state clients.

The primary duties will include:

• Create detailed hydraulic designs of transportation facilities.
• Prepare cost opinions and write technical documents.
• Prepare process and civil design drawings with BIM/CADD platforms for construction documents.
• Support construction phase implementation of infrastructure improvements by providing engineering services and serving as owner's representative.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering or closely related field.
• EIT required or ability to obtain within 12 months. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Hydraulics Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Microstation or related CAD/BIM software and Microsoft Office experience.
• Must have strong communication skills, and be self-motivated, organized, flexible, and able to work both independently and with a project team to completion of tasks
• A valid driver's license and safe driving record is required.
• Must be willing to travel/perform field work.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

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.