Transportation Hydraulics EI/Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR Transportation Hydraulics EI/Coordinator in Flowood, MS is sought to advance hydraulics and hydrology analyses for roadway and water resources projects. The role supports planning, design, and documentation while collaborating with engineers on diverse projects for municipal and state clients.

The role emphasizes the development of plans and cost estimates using BIM/CADD tools, permitting support, and field investigations to deliver practical, compliant solutions in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a team environment.
• Experience in hydrology/hydraulics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and design of roadway, highway, bridge, transit, aviation, and water resources projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including drainage design, stormwater management, floodplain modeling, bridge hydraulics, and scour evaluations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, drainage maps, and design documentation.
• Develop plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates using BIM/CADD platforms.
• Assist with permitting and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and drainage assessments.
• Support river and stream restoration, flood risk reduction, and watershed management projects.
• Collaborate with project engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for municipal, state, and federal clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Technical writing

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

GIS

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Transportation Hydraulics EI/Coordinator - ( 196618 )

HDR is currently in search of a Transportation Hydraulics EIT/Coordinator in our Transportation Business Group. Join our transportation and water resources team and help deliver projects that improve communities across the region. This position offers the opportunity to develop technical skills in hydrology, hydraulics, drainage design, floodplain modeling, and bridge hydraulics while working alongside experienced engineers on a variety of transportation and water resource projects.

What You'll Do

• Support the planning and design of roadway, highway, bridge, transit, aviation, and water resources projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including drainage design, stormwater management, floodplain modeling, bridge hydraulics, and scour evaluations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, drainage maps, and design documentation.
• Develop plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates using BIM/CADD platforms.
• Assist with permitting and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and drainage assessments.
• Support river and stream restoration, flood risk reduction, and watershed management projects.
• Collaborate with project engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for municipal, state, and federal clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT certification or the ability to obtain it.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an interest in hydrology, hydraulics, or water resources.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a collaborative team environment.
• Self-motivated to complete tasks and learn new skills
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, GIS, OpenRoads, MicroStation, Civil 3D, MS Office Suite or similar software is a plus.

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

United States-Mississippi-Flowood

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 30, 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.