Water/Wastewater EIT / Designer

HDR; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Asheville is seeking a Water/Wastewater EIT/Designer to collaborate on innovative water system designs. You'll prepare deliverables, conduct modeling, and ensure quality control in projects related to safe drinking water and wastewater treatment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and demonstrate strong teamwork skills. HDR is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment, welcoming diverse voices, to drive positive change in water management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is a must.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs of water systems under guidance.
• Prepare specifications and conduct modeling.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews.

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Interest in water-focused systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

BIM systems

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

Join to apply for the Water/Wastewater EIT / Designer role at HDR.

HDR is an employee‑owned company that values inclusivity, authenticity, and innovation. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day and drive positive change in water resource management, public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

Job Overview

As a Water EIT/Designer, you will collaborate with a Project Engineer or manager to create and refine water‑focused system designs. Your work will support safe drinking water, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and flood control projects worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Create planning level, preliminary, and detailed designs of water systems under guidance.
• Prepare deliverables, write specifications, conduct modeling, and produce study‑level reports.
• Collaborate directly with clients to deliver an outstanding experience.
• Perform quality assurance activities and conduct quality control reviews of completed deliverables.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Interest or experience analyzing and designing water‑focused systems.
• Experience with production, simulation, and automation tools such as BIM systems and numerical modeling platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment, pump stations, pipelines, and stormwater projects.
• Experience in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management.
• Knowledge of watershed management, erosion control, water quality, storm sewers, BMP design, and natural channel design.
• Proficiency in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software such as HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, SWMM, HydraFlow, or similar.
• Local candidate status preferred.

Our Commitment

HDR is committed to inclusivity and employee ownership. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster a supportive environment where everyone can engage and contribute.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.

Location

Primary: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Other locations: Winston‑Salem, Charleston, Raleigh, Wilmington, Asheville.

Job Details

Industry: Water | Schedule: Full‑time | Employee Status: Regular | Job Posting: Dec 23, 2025 | Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment Type: Full‑time | Job Function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering | Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Management

EEO Statement

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.