Civil Coordinator/EIT - Water Resources

HDR, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 97,130; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Civil Coordinator/EIT specializing in Water Resources in Sacramento, California. In this role, you'll develop models and understand hydrologic and hydraulic principles to support water management projects affecting communities. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and experience with hydraulic modeling software.

The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $70,304 to $97,130 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop economic and life loss models in HEC-FDA and LifeSim.
• Understand hydrologic and hydraulic modeling techniques.
• Process data for model inputs and draft technical reports.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Technical writing

Data collection

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

Overview

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Role Overview

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

• Develop economic and life loss consequence models in HEC-FDA and LifeSim under the supervision of project engineers
• Focus on understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, data collection, assimilation, and presentations
• Focus on projects including flood risk, dam safety, levee design, stream channel restoration/rehabilitation, reservoir operation, economics, climate change, watershed issues
• Process data for model input, develop figures for reports and presentations, and draft technical reports
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS
• Advanced technical writing skills

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

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $70,304.00 - $97,130.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States-California-Sacramento

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Dams Levees Civil Works

Job Posting: Jun 11, 2026