Water Resources Designer / EIT

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

Job summary

HDR, based in Virginia Beach, is seeking a Water Resources Designer / EIT to collaborate on sustainable water infrastructure projects. The role involves hydraulics modeling, project calculations, and technical report drafting.

The preferred candidate should possess an EIT certificate and a degree in Civil Engineering. Experience with CAD and hydraulic software is essential for success. HDR promotes an employee-owned culture and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with CAD platforms and hydraulic modeling software is required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers on design engineering and modeling for water resource projects.
• Focus on modeling stormwater collection systems and data presentations.
• Produce design calculations and draft technical reports as per project requirements.

Skills

Hydraulics and hydrology modeling

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Data collection and presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

HDR is a nationwide transportation engineering firm focused on building resilient highways, iconic bridges, and advanced transit systems. As a Water Resources Designer / EIT in our Transportation Business Group, you will collaborate with engineers, planners, and environmental specialists to create sustainable water infrastructure that supports public safety and economic vitality.

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
• Work 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 as well as point source design
• Produce design calculations, draft technical reports, and perform water resources studies
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Local candidate with Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidate without EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression

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 tasks
• Commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture is a must

Location: United States – District of Columbia, Washington DC (primary location) with additional options in Virginia and Maryland.

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

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.