Hydraulics EIT/Coordinator

HDR; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a qualified engineer for their Brentwood location to work on transportation and water resource projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and relevant experience in drainage design.

Responsibilities include applying engineering techniques, preparing civil design drawings, and performing hydraulic evaluations. This full-time position promotes an inclusive culture within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Transportation, or Structural Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred.
• Relevant experience in drainage design for roadway projects.

Responsibilities

• Work on transportation and water resource projects.
• Prepare civil design drawings with BIM/CADD platforms.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Hydraulic evaluations

Microstation/AutoCAD

Stormwater management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Civil3D

StormCAD

Open Roads Designer

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. We foster a culture of inclusion and ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an ability to work under the direction of multiple project engineers to apply various design, engineering, and modeling techniques in the development of transportation and water resource projects for local municipalities, state and federal clients
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more senior engineers on larger projects
• Site studies, site designs, contract documentation preparation, and graphic presentation. Prepare civil design drawings with BIM/CADD platforms for construction documents.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations and calculations
• Preparing Drainage maps
• Stormwater management facility design calculations and modeling
• Preparing Construction/Contract Plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Performing flooding complaint investigations
• Assist with writing reports and technical memos
• Drainage design permitting support
• Water quality assessments and calculations
• Floodplain impacts and compensation calculations
• Bridge Hydraulic and scour evaluations and calculations
• Prepare cost opinions and write technical documents.
• Support construction phase implementation of infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Transportation, Structural Engineering, or relevant field preferred. Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Relevant experience performing drainage design for highway/roadway projects, preparing plans and specifications, and permitting.
• Microstation/AutoCAD required. Civil3D, StormCAD, Open Roads Designer experience preferred.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Location & Schedule

Primary Location: United States - Kentucky - Louisville
Other Locations: United States - Tennessee - Memphis, United States - Tennessee - Brentwood, United States - Kentucky - Paducah, United States - Tennessee - Chattanooga, United States - Kentucky - Lexington, United States - Kentucky - Elizabethtown
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Transportation Hydraulics
Job Posting: Jun 16, 2026

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.