Hydropower Civil/Structural EIT - Field Exposure & Growth

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking Civil/Structural Engineering EITs to join the Northern California Hydropower Engineering team. You will build a career in hydropower, dam safety, and water infrastructure modernization with hands-on exposure to assets, field visits, and mentorship from experienced engineers.

You will support drawings, analyses, cost estimates, specifications, and project documentation under guidance, contributing to projects on powerhouses, dams, canals, and related facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Interest in hydropower, dam safety, power, utilities, renewable energy, or related infrastructure projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Self-motivated learner who asks questions and seeks guidance from engineers.
• Commitment to owning assigned work and supporting team success in an employee-owned culture.
• Internship, co-op, research, capstone, or academic project experience related to hydropower or related fields.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, HEC-RAS, GIS, Mathcad, Excel, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills through project work, field assignments, and mentorship.
• Support field inspections, site observations, and drawing verification for hydropower facilities.
• Assist with construction-phase engineering activities and record drawing updates.
• Update existing drawings and develop new engineering drawings using CAD/Bentley products.
• Assist with analyses, calculations, cost estimates, specs, and technical memos under supervision.
• Prepare inspection reports and project documentation with guidance from engineers.
• Perform defined tasks and support small projects within multidisciplinary assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Active participant in employee‑owned文化

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or graduate coursework in civil, structural, water resources, geotechnical, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

GIS

Mathcad

Excel

Job description

HDR is seeking Civil/Structural Engineering EITs to join the Northern California Hydropower Engineering team. You will build a career in hydropower, dam safety, and water infrastructure modernization with hands-on exposure to assets, field visits, and mentorship from experienced engineers.

You will support drawings, analyses, cost estimates, specifications, and project documentation under guidance, contributing to projects on powerhouses, dams, canals, and related facilities.