Civil/Environmental EIT/Coordinator

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Civil/Environmental EIT to join our Waste Sector team in Denver, Colorado.

The successful candidate will support civil infrastructure, site development, and environmental projects such as landfills, recycling facilities, remediation sites, and waste transfer stations. This role requires strong engineering fundamentals and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, with opportunities to grow through diverse assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, analysis, and design of civil and environmental infrastructure projects.
• Prepare construction drawings and design documentation using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Develop site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and roadway improvement plans.
• Assist with stormwater management analyses, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations.
• Coordinate with surveyors, GIS technicians, engineers and project managers to ensure accurate data and compliant designs.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team coordination

Culture commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrologic/ hydraulic modeling software

Job description

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?

We believe waste is more than management, it's also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you'll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You'll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

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HDR is seeking a Civil/Environmental EIT to join our Waste Sector team. The successful candidate will support a variety of civil infrastructure, site development, utility, drainage, and environmental projects such as landfills, recycling facilities, remediation sites, and waste transfer stations. This position requires a versatile professional with strong engineering fundamentals and advanced CADD production capabilities who is eager to learn and grow through diverse project assignments. The role offers opportunities to work closely with engineers, project managers, and designers while contributing to planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the planning, analysis, and design of civil and environmental infrastructure projects.
• Prepare construction drawings, technical exhibits, figures, and design documentation using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Develop and produce site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater, erosion control, utility, and roadway improvement plans.
• Uses knowledge of tools and drafting to complete assigned tasks including 2D and 3D model development, completing design changes, general arrangement drawing production, redlining, plotting, and drafting using CADD platforms.
• Assist with stormwater management analyses, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, and preparation of supporting technical documentation.
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs including volume analysis to support preparation of opinions of probable construction cost.
• Support preparation of reports, specifications, permit applications, and technical memoranda.
• Perform field visits to gather site information, verify existing conditions, and support construction-phase services.
• Coordinate with surveyors and GIS technicians for accurate data management.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers to incorporate design calculations, permitting requirements, and client standards into construction documents.
• Review drawings for quality, completeness, and conformance with company and client standards.
• Work independently on smaller tasks while contributing as part of multidisciplinary project teams on larger projects.
• Organizing assignments to ensure deadlines are met.
• 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
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in civil engineering, environmental engineering, site development, municipal infrastructure, or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing construction documents for site development, stormwater, utility, municipal, or environmental projects.
• Experience with stormwater management design and drainage analyses.
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Working knowledge of permitting and regulatory requirements related to civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong graphic, organizational, and technical writing skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related Engineering field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 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.

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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $61,908.00 - $88,440.00

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Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver

Industry: Waste

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Waste Services

Job Posting: Sep 23, 2026