Water Resources EIT/Designer

HDR; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineer to support water resources projects in Pensacola, FL. You will work with project engineers on hydraulics, hydrology modeling, stormwater system modeling, data collection and presentations for federal, state and local municipalities.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, are proficient with AutoCAD and hydraulic modeling software, and demonstrate self‑motivation and teamwork within HDR's employee‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, 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 being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Work under project engineers on design engineering and modeling for water resource projects.
• Focus on hydraulics and hydrology modeling, stormwater systems modeling, and data presentation.
• Contribute to flood control, river design, levee systems, and watershed restoration efforts.
• Produce design calculations, draft technical reports and water resources studies.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

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

• 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
• Preference given to local candidates

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

Location

Primary Location: United States-Florida-Pensacola Industry: Water Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Dams Levees Civil Works Job Posting: Jul 13, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.