Senior Water Resources Engineer
HDR · Roanoke, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteConsulting$137k–$195k/yrFull-time
About the role
In the role of Senior Water Resources Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- 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 in addition to planning, organizing and supervising the work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians
- Plan, organize and supervise the work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
- Serve as project manager on larger projects as needed
- Prepare proposal, scopes of work and contract cost estimates
- Perform other duties as needed
Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- MSCE Preference given to local candidates
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
- A minimum of 10 years Water Resources experience
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
- HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, Storm CAD, Haested Methods Experience in water resources planning, hydrology/hydraulics and drainage/flood control design
- Familiarity with DOT drainage design criteria
- Experience in FEMA studies a plus
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- MSCE Preference given to local candidates
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
- A minimum of 10 years Water Resources experience
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
- HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, Storm CAD, Haested Methods Experience in water resources planning, hydrology/hydraulics and drainage/flood control design
- Familiarity with DOT drainage design criteria
- Experience in FEMA studies a plus
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- MSCE Preference given to local candidates
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
- A minimum of 10 years Water Resources experience
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
- HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, Storm CAD, Haested Methods Experience in water resources planning, hydrology/hydraulics and drainage/flood control design
- Familiarity with DOT drainage design criteria
- Experience in FEMA studies a plus
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Benefits
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
- Tuition reimbursement
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Transportation Hydraulics
Job Posting
Aug 20, 2025