Design Coordinator - Water Resources

HDR•Walnut Creek, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role will be based at a project location in Santa Cruz, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite, standard CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, and hydraulic modeling software
Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist Senior Engineers and Project Managers in performing engineering tasks that may include preparing studies, designs, engineering recommendations, improvement plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and presentations.
Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
Assist with and support AutoCAD production, Civil 3D design, and development of improvement plans.
Support development of quantities using a combination of AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and hand calculations.
Attend and participate in occasional site visits and/or field meetings.
Attend and participate in project meetings with internal staff and external clients or teaming partners.
Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills. Be able to clearly describe work in written reports, presentations, technical memos, meeting notes, and emails.
Have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work independently, with guidance from other engineers, and as a part of a team.
Be able to follow instructions, ask questions, and resolve challenges in a team environment through collaboration and dialogue.
Must live in the Santa Cruz area for 2 years
Perform other duties as needed.