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Senior Integrated Water Resource Planner / Engineer

HDR · Syracuse, NY · 2 mo ago
On-siteConsulting$100k–$195k/yrFull-time

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.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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.

HDR is positioned to be the market leader for federal planning under Section 203, in addition to supporting the US Army Corps of Engineers and other clients under the investigations account, as well as the Continuing Authorities Program.

About the role

HDR is looking for a Senior Integrated Water Resources Planner/Engineer to join our Water Resources team. Candidates should have leadership and technical experience in integrated planning related to water supply, flood risk management, coastal storm risk management, environmental restoration, inland and deep-draft navigation infrastructure projects, and watershed-scale feasibility studies/assessments for the federal government (e.g., USACE, Bureau of Reclamation). Our clients include local, state, and federal agencies, and our team works on challenging and innovative projects within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct medium- to large-size planning and environmental compliance projects on behalf of the federal government.
  • Prepare, plan, and analyze compliance documents.
  • Direct the work of others in completing required studies, documents, and reports.
  • Demonstrate extensive public participation, agency coordination, planning, and programming experience.
  • Serve as a key part of project delivery teams as a study team leader or planning lead.
  • Mentor junior staff and manage medium-sized projects within large-scale programs.
  • Interact effectively with clients and peers, working independently and collaboratively.
  • Develop study opportunities with non-federal sponsors across assigned areas.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field.
  • A minimum of 10 years of technical and/or field experience in complex environmental planning projects.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
  • Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and research abilities.
  • Technical and/or field experience dealing with environmental impact issues, associated permit processes, and documentation preparation/review.
  • Experience with federal plan formulation requirements (e.g., USACE Smart Planning Frameworks, Section 203).
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Skills

Preferred experience in a combination of the following areas:

  • Water supply and flood risk management.
  • Coastal storm risk management and environmental restoration.
  • Inland and deep-draft navigation infrastructure projects.
  • Watershed-scale feasibility studies/assessments.
  • Hydraulic and power modeling, including hydrology development and analysis.
  • Climate change modeling, cost-benefit analysis, and statistical analysis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
    • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
    • Employee assistance program.
    • Paid time away, parental leave, and holidays.
    • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
    • Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
  • Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) fostering inclusion and belonging.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $100,000 – $195,000, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time, regular employee status.

Locations

Primary and other potential locations across the United States, including but not limited to:

  • Texas: Houston, Round Rock, Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Corpus Christi
  • North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington, Winston-Salem
  • New York: East Syracuse, Albany, New York, White Plains, Syracuse
  • Florida: Doral, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami, Pensacola
  • Minnesota: Saint Louis Park, Minneapolis
  • Wyoming: Cheyenne, statewide
  • Pennsylvania: Bethlehem, Mechanicsburg, Plymouth Meeting, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
  • Oregon: Salem, Portland, Bend, statewide
  • Maryland: Baltimore, Lusby
  • Montana: Missoula, Bozeman, Billings, Helena, statewide
  • Michigan: Lansing, Ann Arbor, Detroit, statewide
  • California: Irvine, Folsom, Walnut Creek, Ventura, San Jose, Sacramento, Pasadena, Los Angeles, San Diego, statewide
  • Wisconsin: Madison
  • Mississippi: Jackson area
  • Washington: Tacoma, Seattle, Spokane, Olympia, Bellevue, Everett, statewide
  • Nevada: Reno, Las Vegas
  • Colorado: Fort Collins, Denver, Colorado Springs, statewide
  • Iowa: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, statewide
  • Hawaii: Honolulu
  • Arizona: Tucson, Phoenix
  • Kentucky: Louisville, Lexington, Paducah
  • Georgia: Savannah, Atlanta
  • South Carolina: Greenville, Charleston, Columbia
  • Virginia: Virginia Beach, Richmond, Roanoke, Glen Allen, Vienna, statewide
  • Massachusetts: Boston
  • Tennessee: Memphis, Nashville, statewide
  • New Jersey: Newark, Pennington, Woodcliff Lake, statewide
  • Louisiana: Baton Rouge, New Orleans
  • Ohio: Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, statewide
  • New Mexico: Albuquerque
  • Missouri: St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, statewide
  • South Dakota: statewide
  • Alaska: Anchorage
  • Indiana: Indianapolis
  • Nebraska: Lincoln, Omaha, statewide
  • Illinois: Springfield, Chicago
  • Connecticut: Rocky Hill
  • Utah: Salt Lake City
  • North Dakota: Bismarck, statewide
  • Maine: Portland
  • Idaho: Coeur d'Alene, Boise

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