Entry-Level Engineer (EIT) – Water, Transit & Building

HDR, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. invites new engineering grads to join our teams in California, with opportunities across Water, Transportation, Resources, and Building Engineering Services. Build your expertise in a supportive, employee-owned environment that values authentic ideas and diverse perspectives.

Graduating December 2026 or May 2027? This program helps you translate education into meaningful work on real projects with mentorship and growth potential atHDR offices in Walnut Creek and other CA locations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program and graduating December 2026 or May 2027.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail is required.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and registration as an engineer.

Responsibilities

• Learn alongside experienced professionals across Water, Transportation, Resources, and Building Engineering Services.
• Contribute to engineering projects and learn through hands-on tasks.
• Engage with a culture of employee ownership and collaborative work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Engineering student (B.S./M.S.)

EIT certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR, Inc. invites new engineering grads to join our teams in California, with opportunities across Water, Transportation, Resources, and Building Engineering Services. Build your expertise in a supportive, employee-owned environment that values authentic ideas and diverse perspectives.

Graduating December 2026 or May 2027? This program helps you translate education into meaningful work on real projects with mentorship and growth potential atHDR offices in Walnut Creek and other CA locations.