Hydropower EIT: Civil/Structural Engineer in Training

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Northern California is seeking a Civil/Structural EIT to join our Hydropower Engineering team, supporting dam safety, power infrastructure, and grid modernization. You will work with mentors, develop technical drawings using AutoCAD or MicroStation, assist with analyses and reports, and participate in field inspections and project documentation.

This entry‑level role emphasizes hands‑on learning, collaboration, and exposure to hydropower assets, with opportunities for growth within HDR's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Interest in hydropower, dam safety, and water infrastructure.
• Strong written and verbal communication; teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills through project work, field assignments, and mentorship while learning how hydropower facilities support renewable energy, dam safety, water management, and resilient power systems.
• Support field inspections, site observations, condition assessments, and drawing verification for powerhouses, dams, canals, substations, switchyards, intake towers, spillways, and related water and power infrastructure.
• Support construction‑phase engineering activities, including field information review, RFIs, submittals, construction observations, and record drawing updates.
• Update existing drawings and assist with developing new engineering drawings using Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Assist with analyses, engineering calculations, cost estimates, specifications, design documentation, and quality review packages under the guidance of project engineers.
• Support inspection reports, technical memoranda, and project documentation with guidance from project engineers and technical staff.
• Complete clearly defined tasks and support small projects or portions of larger multidisciplinary assignments.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Active learner

Project support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

GIS

Mathcad

Excel

Job description

HDR in Northern California is seeking a Civil/Structural EIT to join our Hydropower Engineering team, supporting dam safety, power infrastructure, and grid modernization. You will work with mentors, develop technical drawings using AutoCAD or MicroStation, assist with analyses and reports, and participate in field inspections and project documentation.

This entry‑level role emphasizes hands‑on learning, collaboration, and exposure to hydropower assets, with opportunities for growth within HDR's