Transportation Hydraulics Designer/EIT

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer to collaborate on urban and rural roadway projects. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and be proficient with MicroStation and AutoCAD. The role involves design, estimating, and assisting technical submissions. Candidates without an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate will be placed in a related position. This is a full-time role based in Cincinnati, Ohio, offering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate is desirable for career progression.
• Candidates should be proficient with MicroStation and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Work on detailed design of roadway projects with a team.
• Take responsibility for alignment, geometrics, and construction estimates.
• Assist with technical reports and specifications.

Skills

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Highways and Roads engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field

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 constantly ask ourselves: “What is our impact on the world?” 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.

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, drainage, development of plans and construction estimates
• Provide assistance with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications and calculations
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code 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

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 mus t

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.

Primary Location

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Feb 11, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

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

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