Transportation Hydraulics EIT/Coordinator

HDR • Rosemont, IL

1d • 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? 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental, water resources or other related fields
• Master's degree in Water Resources or related discipline
• Previous experience or internship experience performing drainage design for highway/roadway projects, preparing plans, and permitting
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads Designer focused on storm water design
• Adaptable to conditions including fast-paced and deadline driven work environment
• Ability to work in the office to allow for collaboration
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated to complete tasks and learn new skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team on the design of urban and rural roadways, highway and transit projects, stormwater management plans, and floodplain evaluations.
• Work under the direction of project engineers to apply various drainage design, engineering and modeling techniques in the development of transportation and water resource projects for local municipalities, state and federal clients
• Prepare design drawings with BIM/CADD platforms for construction/contract plans along with specifications and cost estimates
• Prepare hydraulic calculations and design deliverables, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, floodplain impact and compensation evaluations, stormwater modelling, bridge hydraulic and scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting
• Assist with writing drainage reports and technical memos
• Perform water quality assessments and calculations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level