Coastal Coordinator/EI

HDR; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Coastal Coordinator/EI to support water resource projects for federal, state, and local municipalities in Louisiana.

Responsibilities include hydraulics/hydrology modeling, data collection, and producing design calculations and reports while collaborating with project engineers and maintaining our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience with CAD platforms (AutoCAD) and hydraulic modeling software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Work with project engineers on water resource design and modeling for municipal projects.
• Develop hydraulics/hydrology models, data collection, and presentations.
• Produce design calculations and draft technical reports for water resources studies.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

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?

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.

In the role of Coastal Coordinator/EI, 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

• 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
• 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-Louisiana-Lafayette Other Locations: United States-Louisiana-Louisiana Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Coastal Engineering and Restoration Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.