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Water/ Wastewater EIT

HDR, Inc.

Helena, MTFull-time$70–87K/yrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–87K/yr
Location
Helena, MT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Engineer In Training CertificateBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Water/Wastewater EIT supports the design of water and wastewater treatment and collection systems under the direction of a Project Engineer. The role includes preparing plans, specifications, analyses, and study-level reports; selecting design methods and equipment; working with owners; and reviewing completed designs for quality control. HDR’s Water Business Group works on drinking water, wastewater, water supply, and flood-control infrastructure.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Water/Wastewater DesignAutoCADMicroStationMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkEmployee Ownership

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or EquivalentEngineer in Training CertificateMaster's Degree3 Years Water/Wastewater Design Experience1+ Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Experience Required

1 - 3 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$ / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

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?

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.

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.

In the role of Water/wastewater EIT, we'll count on you to:

Create detailed designs of water and wastewater treatment systems and collection systems under instruction from the Project Engineer

Prepare plans for water and wastewater systems, write specifications, analysis and study-level reports for water and wastewater treatment distribution and collection systems, determine appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection, and work directly with the owner

Conduct quality control reviews of completed designs

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

3 years of water/wastewater related design experience

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.

Interest or experience designing water/wastewater treatment facilities

AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience

Microsoft Office experience

Must be able to work in a team environment

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Helena, MT}: $70,000 - $87,000

Primary Location:United States-Montana-Helena

Industry:Water

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting:Oct 14, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.

CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

At HDR, health and safety matters.

For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.

If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

197045

Job Type

Full Time

How this job compares

Set against the 5,127 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–87K/yr
  • Montana median$91–157K/yr20 salary ranges
  • US median$91–141K/yr2,821 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $79K, is 38% below the Montana median midpoint ($126K) — in the lowest quarter of Civil Engineer salary ranges in Montana.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 43 open Civil Engineer jobs in Montana and 5,127 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Montana
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 4,141 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,901 of the 5,127 open Civil Engineer jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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