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Water Resources Coordinator/EIT

Sacramento, California, United StatesPosted Nov 7, 2026

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%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EAt 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?%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EWatch Our Story:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.

hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EEach 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe believe water is more than a resource, it%27s 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. %26nbsp;. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence.

Whether you%27re 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%27s a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22External. Class520394D2D385412DBA21B507DE5F882B%22%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso.

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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.

%26nbsp;. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you%27re 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%27s a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EHDR is looking for an Engineer In Training to join our Water Resources team in Sacramento, CA.

%26nbsp; Candidates for the position should have technical experience in water supply, flood risk management, coastal storm risk management, environmental restoration, inland and deep draft navigation infrastructure projects and experience in watershed scale feasibility studies/assessments for the federal government (ex.

USACE, Bureau of Reclamation). Our clients include local, state, and federal agencies.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;.

Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EOur team is growing and has a range of challenging and innovating projects. We work within multi-disciplinary teams on projects related to flood management; water supply and system operations modeling; reservoir operations; hydropower system analysis; decision support systems for water management; FIRO and water control manual development; hydrology development and analysis; ensemble and statistical analysis; FERC relicensing, and ecological enhancement.

The preferred candidate would have experience in a combination of these subject areas.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;.

Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EThe candidate is expected to be a key part of project delivery teams, mentor junior staff; manage small- to medium-sized projects,%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;.

Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3Eand effectively interact with clients and peers.%26nbsp; Candidates should be able to work independently, but also enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.%26nbsp; The candidate must have strong writing skills and good quality control/quality assurance processes.

%26nbsp;. This candidate will also perform other duties as assigned.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;.

Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EIn the role of Water Resources Engineer-in-Training (EIT), we%27ll count on you to:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .

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Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso.

Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EBachelor%27s degree in Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Water Resources or closely related field%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso.

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Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EExperience with water infrastructure planning studies, extreme hydrology, and/or consequence analysis%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso.

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Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits: Employee Stock Ownership, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid time off (PTO), Paid holidays, Paid parental leave, Life insurance, Disability insurance.

%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E#LI-MO1%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E 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 task 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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