Water Resources Coordinator/EIT

HDR, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employer match retirement plan

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership culture

Job summary

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, CAD and hydraulic modeling experience, and a commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture. EIT eligibility with path to licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and CAD platforms (AutoCAD) and hydraulic modeling software.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of tasks.
• Commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Focus on water resources projects including flood risk reduction, levees, dam and spillway rehabilitation, flood control, channel restoration/rehabilitation, grade control structures, wetland and lake restoration, stormwater detention and conveyance, and riverine structures.
• Work under project engineers on the application of design engineering and modeling techniques for water resource projects.
• Focus on hydraulics and hydrologic modeling, stormwater collection systems modeling, data collection, assimilation, and presentation.
• Produce design calculations, draft technical reports and perform water resources studies.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Team collaboration

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Bentley ORD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Microsoft Office

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 Water Business 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/EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Focus on water resources projects including flood risk reduction, levees, dam and spillway rehabilitation, flood control, channel restoration/rehabilitation, grade control structures, wetland and lake restoration, stormwater detention and conveyance, and riverine structures.
• 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 hydrologic modeling, stormwater collection systems modeling, data collection, assimilation, and presentation.
• Produce design calculations, draft technical reports and perform water resources studies
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CAD software including AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Bentley ORD
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or ability to receive Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate upon 12 months of employment. Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Familiarity with H&H design software including HEC-HMS/RAS, SWMM, or other channel/conduit hydraulic analysis software

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 CommitmentAs 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
• tuition reimbursement

The expected compensation range for this position is $71,000 - $95,000 and 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.)

Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Dams Levees Civil Works

Job Posting: Sep 1, 2026