Hydraulic Structures EIT/Coordinator

HDR • Denver, CO

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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?
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.

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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.
In the role of Hydraulics Structures EIT, we'll count on you to:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
• 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 hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit Mathcad, SAP2000, or similar analytical software, advanced finite element software (LS-DYNA, ANSYS, Abaqus)
• Design coursework completed in concrete and steel design
• Comfortable working the field or outdoors in adverse weather conditions or physically demanding situations
• Willingness to assist in field assignments using specialized equipment and techniques including Rope Access, ROV, or Drones with the possibility of being a fully trained individual in specialized skill set.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Engineers and Project Managers in performing engineering tasks including preparing studies, designs, engineering recommendations, improvement plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and presentations of hydraulic structures including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, cofferdams, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, foundations, and concrete structures.
• Support development of quantities using a combination of AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and hand calculations.
• Attend and participate in occasional site visits and/or field meetings. Attend and participate in project meetings with internal staff and external clients or teaming partners.
• Coordinate structural design with multi-disciplinary teams
• Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills. Be able to clearly describe work in written reports, presentations, technical memos, meeting notes, and emails.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work independently, with guidance from other engineers, and as a part of a team.
• Be able to follow instructions, ask questions, and resolve challenges in a team environment through collaboration and dialogue.
• Perform other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

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