Water/Wastewater EIT/Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water/Wastewater EIT/Design Coordinator to design and optimize water and wastewater systems under the guidance of a Professional Engineer. You will produce piping diagrams, layouts, and construction-ready drawings while coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.

Preferred candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree and have experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation. Local candidates are favored; EIT progression is available within our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs of water and wastewater treatment systems, distribution, and collection networks under a Professional Engineer.
• Perform engineering process design, including equipment sizing and selection.
• Prepare analyses and study-level reports for water and wastewater systems; determine design methods with facility owners.
• Prepare drawings and specifications for water and wastewater systems.
• Prepare piping diagrams and isometrics in various software platforms.
• Coordinate work of engineers and technicians on multi-discipline teams.
• Assist with administration of construction contracts and startup of treatment plants and pipelines.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Municipal water design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

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

We believe waste is more than management, it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

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

Create detailed designs of water and wastewater treatment systems, distribution systems, and collection systems under instructions from a Professional Engineer.

Perform engineering process design, including equipment sizing and selection.

Prepare analyses and study-level reports for water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems; determine appropriate design methods; and work directly with facility Owners.

Prepare drawings and specifications for water and wastewater treatment systems, distribution systems, and collection systems.

Prepare piping diagrams, composite piping plans, equipment arrangements, piping isometrics, and other detailed drawings in various software platforms.

Coordinate the work of engineers, technicians, and others on multi-discipline project teams throughout the projects’ development and execution.

Assist with the administration of construction contracts and startup of wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and related facilities.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.

Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.

Software knowledge: Revit, Civil 3D.

Previous experience with an architectural or engineering consulting firm.

Interest or experience in municipal water and wastewater systems planning and design.

Active interest in learning engineering disciplines assigned and growing into a senior designer.

Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively with a project team to achieve completion of tasks and projects.

Hydraulic modeling software experience.

Preference given to local candidates.

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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
• 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.

Primary Location

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Water Treatment

Job Posting

Aug 7, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employe r. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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