Coastal Coordinator/EI

HDR, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Coastal Coordinator/EI to contribute design engineering and water resources modeling for federal, state, and local projects in Lafayette, LA. The role focuses on hydraulics, hydrology modeling, and stormwater systems, with data presentation and report drafting as core tasks.

HDR encourages engineers in training (EIT) to advance within the employee-owned culture. The position offers full-time work with opportunities to engage in flood control and restoration projects, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, and hydraulic modeling software.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of tasks.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Work under project engineers on the application of design engineering and modeling techniques for water resource projects for federal, state, and local municipalities.
• Focus on hydraulics and hydrology modeling, stormwater collection systems modeling, data collection, assimilation, and presentations.
• Contribute to 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.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day as we foster an inclusive culture across the company and communities.

In the role of Coastal Coordinator/EI, we'll count on you to contribute to water resource projects by applying design engineering and modeling techniques under project engineers. This includes focus on hydraulics and hydrology modeling, stormwater collection systems modeling, data collection and presentation, as well as supporting flood control, river design, and related restoration projects.

Responsibilities

• Work under project engineers on the application of design engineering and modeling techniques for water resource projects for federal, state, and local municipalities
• Focus on hydraulics and hydrology modeling, stormwater collection systems modeling, data collection, assimilation, and presentations
• Contribute to 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

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Experience 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 tasks
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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.

Details

• Primary Location: United States-Louisiana-Lafayette
• Other Locations: United States-Louisiana-Louisiana
• Industry: Water
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Coastal Restoration
• Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026