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Resident Construction EIT/Designer

HDR, Inc.
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Nov 18, 2024

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.


HDR is looking for a Resident Construction EIT/Designer to partner with our Construction Management team on the delivery of a major treatment plant construction project in metro Atlanta. In this role, we'll count on you to:



  • Assist the Construction Manager with all facets of project execution
  • Observe field activities for general conformance to the contract documents
  • Proactively partner with the General Contractor and Construction Management team to coordinate field issues
  • Review submittals for conformance with technical specifications
  • Respond to Requests for Information to clarify design intent for the General Contractor
  • Document construction progress
  • Participate in required construction meetings and support the documentation for discussions in those meetings
  • Actively participate in the start-up and troubleshooting of new facilities
  • Develop relationships with client personnel to further HDR's objectives of maintaining outstanding client service
  • Coordinate with design team members in HDR offices to obtain input to support on-going construction activities
  • Perform other construction management and engineering duties as required


This role is a field-based assignment with a strong connection back to our local Atlanta, GA office. You will report to the Construction Manager, who will also be full-time at the active construction site with the overall project construction management team.

Preferred Qualifications



  • 2+ years of construction experience in the water/wastewater field
  • Previous experience or internships in the field is highly desired
  • EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of Resident Construction Designer and will be expected to obtain their EIT certification for career progression.
  • Knowledge of CAD software programs, scheduling software, and project management software (Newforma)
  • Strong people skills, ability to interact with the design team
  • Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
  • Knowledge of MS Office, Primavera, Scheduling Software, spreadsheets and databases
  • Interest and/or experience in the construction field
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • 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.

Primary Location : United States-Georgia-Atlanta
Industry : Water
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Water Treatment
Job Posting : Nov 18, 2024
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