Water Resources Engineer

Position: Water Resources EIT/Coordinator As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. Your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. Responsibilities Focus on water resources projects including flood risk reduction, levees, dam and spillway rehabilitation, flood control, channel restoration/rehabilitation, grade control structures, wetland and lake restoration, stormwater detention and conveyance, and riverine structures. Work under project engineers on the application of various design engineering and modeling techniques in the development of water resource projects for federal, state and local municipalities. Focus on hydraulics and hydrologic modeling, stormwater collection systems modeling, data collection, assimilation, and presentations. Produce design calculations, draft technical reports and perform water resources studies. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidate without an EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and expected to obtain the EIT for career progression. Familiarity with CAD software including AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Bentley ORD. Familiarity with H&H design software including HEC-HMS/RAS, SWMM, or other channel/conduit hydraulic analysis software. Required Qualifications 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 tasks. Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture. Primary Location: United States – Iowa – Des Moines Other Locations: United States – Iowa – Cedar Rapids Industry: Water Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Dams Levees Civil Works Job Posting Date: Jul 17, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, or conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr