Transportation Hydraulics EIT/Coordinator

HDR•Fort Collins, CO

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? 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. 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. HDR is currently in search of a Transportation Hydraulics EIT/Coordinator in our Transportation Business Group. The primary duties of the Transportation Hydraulics EIT/Coordinator include working in a team with other project engineers on stormwater master plans, floodplain modeling, and the design of urban and rural roadway, highway and transit projects. The Transportation Business Group is active in the aviation, transit, freight rail, highway and local roads, and federal market sectors.

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
Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
MicroStation/AutoCAD required. Civil 3D, StormCAD, Open Roads Designer experience preferred.
Ability to use MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Adaptable to conditions including fast-paced and deadline driven work environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated to complete tasks and learn new skills
Ability to work in the office to allow for collaboration
Applicable experience performing drainage design for highway/roadway projects, preparing plans and specifications, and permitting experience
Applicable experience performing surface water hydraulics design for channel or bridge hydraulics.
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

Responsibilities

Ability to work under the direction of multiple project engineers to apply various design, engineering and modeling techniques in the development of transportation and water resource projects for local municipalities, state and federal clients.
Work independently on small projects or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects.
Site studies, site designs, contract documentation preparation and graphic presentation.
Prepare civil design drawings with BIM/CADD platforms for construction documents.
Hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations and calculations.
Preparing drainage maps.
Stormwater management facility design calculations and modeling.
Preparing Construction/Contract Plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Performing flooding complaint investigations.
Assist with writing reports and technical memos.
Drainage design permitting support.
Water quality assessments and calculations.
Floodplain impacts and compensation calculations.
Bridge hydraulics and scour evaluations and calculations.
Prepare cost opinions and write technical documents.
Support construction phase implementation of infrastructure.