Water/Wastewater EIT / Designer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Water/Wastewater EIT/Designer to create designs of water-focused systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and strong teamwork skills. Responsibilities include preparing project deliverables and conducting quality checks. The ideal candidate is eager to contribute to an employee-owned culture and has knowledge of hydrologic modeling tools. This full-time role offers opportunities to shape water management and is based in North Carolina with various office locations available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field required.
• Must have an attitude and commitment to participate in our employee-owned culture.
• Experience analyzing and designing water focused systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs of water focused systems under guidance.
• Prepare deliverables and work directly with Clients.
• Conduct quality control reviews of completed deliverables.

Skills

Interest or experience analyzing water focused systems

Experience with production, simulation, and automation

Ability to work in a team environment

Microsoft Office experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

HydraFlow

Job description

Apply for the Water/Wastewater EIT / Designer role at HDR.

Company Culture

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. Our Water Business Group helps shape how communities manage water for generations to come, delivering safe drinking water, treating wastewater responsibly, and developing sustainable supplies while protecting lives and property.

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, 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 foster a sense of belonging and 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

Business Class

WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Dec 23, 2025

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.