Water Resources Designer / EIT

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Washington, DC is seeking a Water Resources Designer / EIT to work on various water resource projects. The role emphasizes hydraulics and hydrology, requiring candidates with a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering.

Key responsibilities include modeling stormwater systems, producing design calculations, and drafting reports. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and ready to contribute to HDR's inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and standard CAD platforms.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

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?

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We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

In the role of Water Resources Designer / EIT, 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
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for local candidates
• 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

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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

Primary Location

United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

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.