Transportation Drainage EIT/Coordinator

HDR • Austin, TX

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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?

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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 transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
In the role of Transportation Drainage Coordinator/EIT, we'll count on you to:
Work as a member of a design team in preparation of the following elements of roadway and highway design using local (state, county or city) or HEC/USACE standards: hydrology, hydraulics, must know or be willing to work in CAD (both Civil 3D and Microstation), storm drain layout, ditch and channel design, interchange layout, roadway drainage, hydrologic assessment of watersheds, Floodplain and Riverine Analysis.
Work with a team in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimate for projects of various sizes and complexity
Produce some of the following plans: Drainage Reports, Drainage Plan and Profiles, Temporary Erosion Control Plans, Site Preparation Plans, Floodplain Mapping and Permitting.
Work on a team with other project engineers on the detailed design of urban and rural roadway projects
Take responsibility for alignment and profile, geometrics, drainage, development of plans and construction estimates
Provide assistance with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications and calculations
Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field
• 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
• Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with Highways and Roads engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• 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

• Work as a member of a design team in preparation of the following elements of roadway and highway design using local (state, county or city) or HEC/USACE standards: hydrology, hydraulics, must know or be willing to work in CAD (both Civil 3D and Microstation), storm drain layout, ditch and channel design, interchange layout, roadway drainage, hydrologic assessment of watersheds, Floodplain and Riverine Analysis.
• Work with a team in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimate for projects of various sizes and complexity
• Produce some of the following plans: Drainage Reports, Drainage Plan and Profiles, Temporary Erosion Control Plans, Site Preparation Plans, Floodplain Mapping and Permitting.
• Work on a team with other project engineers on the detailed design of urban and rural roadway projects
• Take responsibility for alignment and profile, geometrics, drainage, development of plans and construction estimates
• Provide assistance with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications and calculations
• Perform other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees