Water Resources Designer / EIT

HDR; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 83,742 - 113,298; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time away and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Civil Engineer in Roanoke, Virginia, to work on water resource projects, including flood control and hydrology modeling. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and paid time off.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, experience with hydraulic modeling software, and the ability to work independently. Local candidates are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software and standard CAD platforms.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work under project engineers on water resource projects.
• Perform hydraulics and hydrology modeling.
• Produce design calculations and draft technical reports.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Hydraulics and hydrology modeling

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for local candidates
• 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
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Experience 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

Benefits

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.) Washington, DC: $83,742 - $113,298. Fulton, MD: $76,764 - $103,857.

Primary Location: United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC

Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Transportation Hydraulics

Job Posting: Jun 10, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.