Transportation Hydraulics EIT/Coordinator

HDR, Inc.; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership culture

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics EIT/Coordinator to design urban and rural roadways, stormwater plans, and floodplain evaluations. You will work under project engineers on drainage design for local, state, and federal clients using BIM/CADD tools and deliver cost estimates.

HDR emphasizes collaboration and employee ownership across disciplines. The role requires a civil engineering background, analytical skills, and a commitment to HDR’s inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering, environmental, water resources or related fields.
• Master's degree in Water Resources or related discipline preferred.
• EIT certification or progress toward it is desirable.
• Experience with drainage design for highways/roadway projects is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team on the design of urban and rural roadways, highway and transit projects, stormwater management plans, and floodplain evaluations.
• Prepare design drawings with BIM/CADD platforms for construction and contract plans, including specs and cost estimates.
• Develop hydraulic calculations and reports, including hydrologic analyses and floodplain studies.
• Assist with drainage reports and technical memos.
• Perform water quality assessments and calculations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Employee ownership culture

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Water Resources

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

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.

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.

In the role of Transportation Hydraulics EIT/Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

• Collaborate with a team on the design of urban and rural roadways, highway and transit projects, stormwater management plans, and floodplain evaluations.
• Work under the direction of project engineers to apply various drainage design, engineering and modeling techniques in the development of transportation and water resource projects for local municipalities, state and federal clients
• Prepare design drawings with BIM/CADD platforms for construction/contract plans along with specifications and cost estimates
• Prepare hydraulic calculations and design deliverables, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, floodplain impact and compensation evaluations, stormwater modelling, bridge hydraulic and scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting
• Assist with writing drainage reports and technical memos
• Perform water quality assessments and calculations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental, water resources or other related fields
• Master's degree in Water Resources or related discipline
• Previous experience or internship experience performing drainage design for highway/roadway projects, preparing plans, and permitting
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads Designer focused on storm water design
• Adaptable to conditions including fast-paced and deadline driven work environment
• Ability to work in the office to allow for collaboration
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated to complete tasks and learn new skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Illinois: $71,808.00 - $104,110.00

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Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Rosemont

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Transportation Hydraulics