Water/Wastewater EIT / Designer

HDR, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Water EIT/Designer in Charlotte, NC to design water-focused systems under supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with project engineers, preparation of design deliverables, and participation in QA reviews.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree and an EIT or progression toward licensure, with experience in hydrology, hydraulics, and modeling software. A strong team orientation and commitment to the employee-owned culture are essential.

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 such as BIM systems, numerical modeling platforms, and other production tools.

Responsibilities

• Create planning level, preliminary, and detailed designs of water focused systems under instruction from a Project Engineer or person in responsible charge.
• Prepare deliverables for water or water resources focused systems, write specifications, analysis, modeling, and study-level reports.
• Perform as part of a quality assurance team and conduct quality control reviews of completed deliverables.
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Water resources design

Hydrology & hydraulics modeling

Teamwork

Proactive culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (preferred)

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

HydraFlow

BIM systems

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 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. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. 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.

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

• Create planning level, preliminary, and detailed designs of water focused systems under instruction from a Project Engineer or person in responsible charge
• Prepare deliverables for water or water resources focused systems, write specifications, analysis, modeling, and study-level reports, determine appropriate design methods, possible equipment sizing and selection, and work directly with our Clients to deliver an outstanding experience
• Perform as part of a quality assurance team and conduct quality control reviews of completed deliverables
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field) preferred
• 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
• Water/Wastewater/Water resources project experience, focus on water/wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipelines, or water resources/stormwater preferred
• Experience in hydrology and hydraulics applications, the design and analysis of stormwater management facilities, storm sewers and watersheds preferred
• Knowledge and experience in watershed management including erosion control, water quality, drainage collection system design, stormwater BMP design, and natural channel design preferred
• Demonstrated experience in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling for storm, sanitary, water distribution systems using software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, HydraFlow, or other similar models preferred
• Local candidates preferred

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 such as BIM systems, numerical modeling platforms, and other production tools
• 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.

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Dec 23, 2025