About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Description

We are seeking self-starter Civil Engineering candidates for our Fort Collins office with good communication, organizational and writing skills, and a strong passion for working with people on multi-disciplinary projects.

The primary responsibilities of the position include supporting the design and analysis of civil water related projects for federal, state and local municipalities. This position will require production of design calculations, technical reports to support design projects, and preparation of construction documents. Primary responsibilities include:

• Creating detailed designs of water distribution, sewer collection, stormwater systems, and site civil improvements under instruction from the Project Manager and Project Engineer.
• Preparing plans/construction drawings for water related and site civil improvements through coordination with CAD staff and within AutoCAD software.
• Development of technical specifications based on HDR master specifications and client specifications.
• Preparation of water related design reports with supporting mapping and calculations.
• Perform construction phase tasks including administration, construction observation and supporting office engineering activities.
• Coordination with other team members and project manager.

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Required Qualifications

A solid foundation in various branches of water related civil engineering, development of construction drawings, and strong technical writing and organizational skills are essential requirements for this position. Specific required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• EIT certification strongly preferred. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• 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 task
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• An internship or 1 years of experience in civil and water related designs.
• Experience using AutoCAD for mapping, design tasks, and drawing preparation.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analysis tools, modeling software with an interest in water, sewer and stormwater modeling.
• Experience with ArcGIS software with use in mapping and basic data analysis in support of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Experience in preparing subsurface utility engineering reports, construction stormwater management and erosion control plans and reports

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.