Transportation EIT/Designer

HDR; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Transportation EIT/Designer to contribute to roadway and site development projects, focusing on grading, roadway design, drainage, earthwork, and plan production.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers and designers, building skills to grow into a well-rounded transportation engineer. The role emphasizes exposure to urban and rural projects, alignment and hydraulics, and the creation of technical reports and calculations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture is required.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team with other project engineers on the detailed design of urban and rural roadway projects.
• Take responsibility for alignment and profile, geometrics, hydraulics, stormwater, civil grading, development of plans and construction estimates.
• Provide assistance with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications and calculations.
• Proficient in grading and plan production workflows in Autodesk Civil3D.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bentley ConceptStation

Open Roads Designer

InfraWorks

Civil3D

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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you’re modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Build your transportation engineering career by working on projects that shape how communities grow and move. As a Transportation EIT, you will contribute to roadway and site development projects with an emphasis on grading, roadway design, drainage, earthwork, and plan production. You will work closely with experienced engineers and designers, gaining meaningful project experience while developing the technical skills needed to grow into a well-rounded transportation engineer.

In the role of Transportation EIT/Designer, we’ll count on you to:

• Work on a team with other project engineers on the detailed design of urban and rural roadway projects
• Take responsibility for alignment and profile, geometrics, hydraulics, stormwater, civil grading, development of plans and construction estimates
• Provide assistance with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications and calculations
• Proficient in grading and plan production workflows in Autodesk Civil3d.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Transportation Designer position and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with Highways and Roads engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• Local candidates preferred

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.