Water Resources EIT

HDR; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an EIT Water Resources in Portland to support design engineers on municipal water resource projects through modeling and analysis. You will focus on hydraulics and hydrology, stormwater modeling, data collection, assimilation, and presenting results to stakeholders.

Responsibilities include design calculations, drafting technical reports, and contributing to flood control, river design, and restoration projects, while embracing HDR’s employee-owned culture and collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and hydraulic modeling software.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and with a project team.
• Committed to our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Work with project engineers on design engineering and modeling for water resources 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.

Skills

EIT certification

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Microsoft Office Suite

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 tips 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 EIT Water Resources, 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• 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.