Water/Wastewater EIT/Coordinator

7 days ago


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States HDR Full time

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 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.

In the role of Water/Wastewater EIT/Coordinator, we'll count on you to: 

  • Create detailed designs of water and wastewater treatment systems, distribution systems, and collection systems under instructions from a Professional Engineer.
  • Perform engineering process design, including equipment sizing and selection.
  • Model piping system layouts.
  • Prepare analyses and study-level reports for water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems; determine appropriate design methods; and work directly with facility Owners.
  • Prepare drawings and specifications for water and wastewater treatment systems, distribution systems, and collection systems.
  • Prepare piping diagrams, composite piping plans, equipment arrangements, piping isometrics, and other detailed drawings in various software platforms.
  • Coordinate the work of engineers, technicians, and others on multi-discipline project teams throughout the projects' development and execution.
  • Assist with the administration of construction contracts and startup of wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and related facilities.
  • Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
  • 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.
  • Software knowledge: Revit, Civil 3D.
  • Previous experience with an architectural or engineering consulting firm.
  • Interest or experience in municipal water and wastewater systems planning and design.
  • Active interest in learning engineering disciplines assigned and growing into a senior designer.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively with a project team to achieve completion of tasks and projects.
  • Hydraulic modeling software experience.
  • Design/drafting experience.
  • Preference given to local candidates.
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 (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.



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