Jobs · Consulting · Virginia

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

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

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