Water Resources EIT/Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Denver is hiring a Water Resources Design EIT/Coordinator. This role involves assisting in water resources projects, performing hydrologic analysis, and preparing engineering design calculations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and experience with CAD and hydraulic modeling software. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. Join a fostered environment of inclusion and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experienced with hydraulic modeling software.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers in water resources projects.
• Field and desktop data collection.
• Prepare engineering design calculations.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with CAD platforms

Strong writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

HDR is committed to inclusion and our employee-owners are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Read more about HDR and our story.

In the role of Water Resources Design EIT/Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

• Assist project engineers and senior engineers in water resources projects. Examples include: watershed assessments, water supply long-term planning, and floodplain analysis, high-level water resources studies.
• Field and desktop data collection.
• Hydrologic analysis and model development.
• One- and two-dimensional hydraulic analysis and model development.
• Prepare engineering design calculations.
• Environmental permitting support.
• Technical report development.
• Development of visual aids for client and stakeholder presentations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Basic knowledge of industry standard software, including: Microsoft Office Suite, standard CAD platforms, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments successfully.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related field.

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 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.

Job Posting: Sep 11, 2025

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.

Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges and are always looking for great talent to join our global teams.