Principal Project Manager - Hydraulic Modeling

About the role

The Hydraulic Modeling Principal Project Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping how communities manage water for generations to come. This position involves all aspects of utility management projects, from pursuing and planning to delivering high-quality modeling services.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead HDR's growing North Carolina modeling services.
• Collaborate with HDR technical leaders, operations leaders, market sector directors, project managers, and project teams to deliver world-class quality modeling services.
• Engage with local project teams and assist in Go/No-Go discussions, project risk assessments, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and negotiations as required.
• Participate in client relationship management, client presentations, conference presentations, and interviews.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide project delivery support including planning, contract administration and management, technical consulting, and subcontract management.
• Participate in AWWA or WEF and NC One Water activities.
• Mentor and develop other employees.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina.
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in utility hydraulic modeling and infrastructure engineering design.
• Knowledge and experience with wastewater collection system and/or water distribution system hydraulic modeling software.
• Willingness to learn and grow technical and professional skills to meet client and market needs.
• Excellent communication skills and strong team player.
• Minimum 7 years project management experience.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, mapping and analysis.
• Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor-owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, or engineering consulting firm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of related experience.
• Leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Benefits

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. HDR offers a collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Employee Status

The position is regular.

Business Class

The position falls under Utility Management Services.

Job Posting Date

The job posting was made on May 21, 2026.

Company Beliefs

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. HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity and considers all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity Employer page.