Hydraulic Structures EIT | Field & Office Coordinator

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Hydraulic Structures EIT/Coordinator in Denver to support the Water Business Group. The role combines field inspections with technical office tasks, focusing on dams, bridges, and flood control structures across large-scale projects.

The position emphasizes developing design options, cost estimates, and reports while offering opportunities for regional and national work and career progression through EIT certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of Coordinator and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Strong interpersonal, speaking and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses, perform hydraulic structure dam, and bridge inspections.
• Develop mechanical and structural design options or recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications, and write reports for structural projects (dams, bridges, gates, canals, penstocks, navigation locks, flood protection structures).
• Opportunities for regional and national work, to perform inspections or analysis on many of the largest dams and bridges in the United States.
• Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique structural elements with limited or no code guidance.
• Resourceful and comfortable with both office and field assignments; analysis could include hand calculations, finite element modeling, and/or asset management.
• Work independently on small projects or assist other engineers on larger projects.
• Coordinate with movable bridge and hydraulic structures personnel nationally.
• May perform inspections with remotely operated vehicles.
• May give direction to clerical and technical personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

EIT certification (preferred or required for progression)

Tools

Python

Finite element modeling

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Hydraulic Structures EIT/Coordinator in Denver to support the Water Business Group. The role combines field inspections with technical office tasks, focusing on dams, bridges, and flood control structures across large-scale projects.

The position emphasizes developing design options, cost estimates, and reports while offering opportunities for regional and national work and career progression through EIT certification.