Water Resources Engineer

About the role

Provide project engineering 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; and 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 assisting groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task

Conduct water resources planning, plan formulation and concept development, and develop planning documentation

Assist in water resources permitting efforts

Perform other duties as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering 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 assisting groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
• Conduct water resources planning, plan formulation and concept development, and develop planning documentation
• Assist in water resources permitting efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• MS degree
• A minimum of 3 years experience in water resources engineering projects
• Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, storm drain system analysis
• Preference given to local candidates

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree
• Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, storm drain system analysis
• Preference given to local candidates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Benefits

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 and 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 12, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.