Water EIT

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is actively seeking an Engineer in Training (EIT) to assist in planning and design of water and wastewater systems in Alaska. You will work with project managers and engineers to translate concepts into construction-ready plans, using BIM and modeling tools.

Join HDR’s employee-owned culture, contribute to high-visibility projects, and pursue professional licensure while growing your technical and collaborative skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Interest or experience analyzing and designing water-focused systems.
• Experience with BIM, numerical modeling, and production tools.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Active participation in an employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and design of water, wastewater, and water resources systems.
• Prepare calculations, technical memos, reports, and construction documents.
• Develop plans and specifications for infrastructure projects.
• Perform engineering analyses, modeling, and evaluations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and interact with clients.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Alaska experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM software

Numerical modeling

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 water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our WaterBusiness Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Start your engineering career where your work is real

Every day, communities rely on systems most people never think about. Safe drinking water, wastewater treatment, and flood protection are essential to public health, environmental protection, and economic stability.

At HDR, our Water Business Group designs and delivers the infrastructure that makes communities work. As a Water EIT, you will help plan and design real projects that move from concept to construction. You will work alongside experienced engineers, learn directly from project managers, and see how engineering decisions become built solutions.

We are committed to equipping our teams with modern digital tools, including AI-enabled solutions that streamline delivery, enhance quality, and improve client experience. You will have access to ongoing training and support to apply these tools in practical, meaningful ways.

You will participate in design, analysis, meetings, and problem solving while building the experience needed to earn your Professional Engineer license.

As an EIT, you will support real, high-visibility infrastructure projects and learn directly from technical experts and project managers who are leading water work across the industry.

What You Will Do

As an EIT, you will support engineers and project managers in the planning and design of water, wastewater, and water resources systems. You will:

• Assist with planning level, preliminary, and detailed engineering design under the guidance of a Project Engineer
• Prepare calculations, technical memoranda, reports, and construction documents
• Support development of plans and specifications for infrastructure projects
• Perform engineering analyses, modeling, and alternative evaluations
• Participate in equipment sizing, selection, and design development
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental staff
• Participate in project meetings and interact with clients and stakeholders
• Support field investigations and construction phase services when applicable
• Perform quality control reviews checking and contribute to QA/QC processes
• Use design and production tools including BIM platforms, modeling software, and other engineering applications
• Build data analysis and visualization solutions
• Apply digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance project planning, coordination, and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Alaska.
• EIT preferred, those hired without an EIT will be called W/WW Designer and expected to obtain EIT for career progression within the first year of hire.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Interest or experience analyzing and designing water focused systems
• Experience with production, simulation, and automation such as BIM systems, numerical modeling platforms, and other production tools
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• 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.

BusinessClass : Utility Management Services

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 5, 2026

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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