Transportation Hydraulics EI/Coordinator

HDR; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Transportation Hydraulics EIT/Coordinator to join our Transportation Business Group. You will develop skills in hydrology, hydraulics, drainage design, floodplain modeling, and bridge hydraulics while collaborating with seasoned engineers on a variety of transportation and water resources projects.

You will support planning and design of roadways, bridges, and water resources projects, perform hydrologic analyses, and prepare calculations, reports, and design docs.

Qualifications

• EIT certification or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Education

EIT certification

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

GIS

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

Job description

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 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.

Primary Location: United States-Mississippi-Flowood Other Locations: United States-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Louisiana-Metairie Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Transportation Hydraulics Job Posting: Sep 30, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.