Water/Wastewater Designer/EIT

HDR, Inc.; Glen Allen (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is hiring a Water/Wastewater Designer/EIT in Glen Allen, VA. You will design water and wastewater treatment and collection systems under guidance from the Project Engineer and prepare plans, specs, and reports.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or equivalent, familiarity with AutoCAD or MicroStation, and strong teamwork. Master's and EIT are preferred and local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Interest or experience designing water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs of water and wastewater systems under instruction from the Project Engineer.
• Prepare plans for water and wastewater systems, write specifications and reports, size equipment, and coordinate with the owner.
• Conduct quality control reviews of completed designs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Design experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

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'

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.

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.

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 things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Water/Wastewater Designer/EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Create detailed designs of water and wastewater treatment systems and collection systems under instruction from the Project Engineer
• Prepare plans for water and wastewater systems, write specifications, analysis and study-level reports for water and wastewater treatment distribution and collection systems, determine appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection, and work directly with the owner
• Conduct quality control reviews of completed designs
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 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
• Local candidates preferred

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Interest or experience designing water/wastewater treatment facilities
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience
• Microsoft Office experience
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Washington, DC: $66,948 - $95,640. Baltimore, MD: $58,580 - $83,685. Fulton, MD: $61,369 - $87,670. Glen Allen, VA: $55,790 - $79,700. Newport News, VA: $55,790 - $79,700. Roanoke, VA: $53,001 - $93,627. Vienna, VA: $66,948 - $95,640. Virginia Beach, VA: $55,790 - $79,700.

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

Other Locations: United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Oct 2, 2026