Water EIT

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Rapid City, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water EIT in Rapid City, SD to design water-focused systems under supervision, preparing planning, preliminary and detailed designs and associated deliverables for clients.

Join our employee-owned team, collaborate across disciplines, apply BIM and numerical modeling tools, support quality assurance and construction administration, and contribute to meaningful water infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or related engineering fields.
• Interest or experience in designing water-focused systems.
• Experience with production, simulation, and automation tools (BIM, modeling).
• Ability to work in a team and contribute to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Create planning level, preliminary, and detailed designs of water-focused systems under supervision.
• Prepare deliverables for water resources projects, write specifications, analyses, and study-level reports; determine design methods and equipment sizing.
• Perform as part of a QA team and conduct quality control reviews of deliverables.
• Support construction inspection/administration activities.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Water Resources

BIM

Numerical Modeling

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

BIM systems

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?

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.

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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.

In the role of Water EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Create planning level, preliminary, and detailed designs of water focused systems under instruction from a Project Engineer or person in responsible charge
• Prepare deliverables for water or water resources focused systems, write specifications, analysis, modeling, and study-level reports, determine appropriate design methods, possible equipment sizing and selection, and work directly with our Clients to deliver an outstanding experience
• Perform as part of a quality assurance team and conduct quality control reviews of completed deliverables
• Support on construction inspection/administration activities
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or related engineering fields
• 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.

Primary Location

United States-South Dakota-Rapid City

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Water Treatment

Job Posting

Sep 9, 2026

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

We are an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

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

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