Project Manager - Water Resources

About the role

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. Each role makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and task management
• Conduct difficult to complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design
• Collect, assimilate and present data in reports, memos and public forums
• Lead production of design calculations and technical reports
• Lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures
• Work independently and plan, organize, and supervise the work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians
• Serve as project manager on larger projects as needed
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and contract fee estimates
• Take an active role in client management and business development
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng))
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience is a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study
• 10 years Water Resources experience
• Experience with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, PCSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, Storm CAD
• Experience in water resources planning, stormwater, hydrology/hydraulics, and drainage/flood control design
• Familiarity with DOT drainage design criteria
• Experience in FEMA studies (a plus)
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Local candidates preferred

Location

United States-North Carolina-Raleigh. Other locations considered: Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Wilmington, Asheville.

Schedule

Full-time

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.