Water Resources Coordinator

hdr; San Antonio, Austin (TX, TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water Resources Coordinator to apply hydraulics and hydrology modeling to water resource projects for federal, state and local municipalities, helping deliver safe water, flood control, and sustainable infrastructure.

You will produce design calculations, draft technical reports, collect data, and support geologic investigations while collaborating with engineers and project teams in our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and hydraulic modeling software.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Apply design engineering and modeling techniques to water resource projects for federal, state and local municipalities.
• Focus on hydraulics and hydrology modeling, stormwater collection systems modeling, data collection and presentations.
• Projects include flood control, river design, stream channel restoration and watershed issues.
• Produce design calculations, draft technical reports and perform water resources studies.
• Geologic investigations and other duties as needed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Independent worker

EIT certificate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

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.

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

• Work under project engineers on the application of various design engineering and modeling techniques in the development of water resource projects for federal, state and local municipalities


• Focus on hydraulics and hydrology modeling, stormwater collection systems modeling, data collection, assimilation, and presentations


• Focus on projects including flood control, river design, stream grade control structures, dike systems, levees, stream channel restoration/rehabilitation, wetland and lake restoration, watershed issues and non-point source loading and point source design.


• Produce design calculations, draft technical reports and perform water resources studies


• Geologic investigatons


• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate


• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field


• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite, standard CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, and hydraulic modeling software


• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task


• 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.

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

We are an Aff... Equal Opportunity Employee.

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