Water Resources Project Manager/Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and task management
• Conduct difficult to complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Collect, assimilate and present data in reports, memos and public forums
• Lead production of design calculations and technical report
• Lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of hydraulic structures
• Lead, assist with, or provide oversight of hydrologic, hydraulic, and dam/levee breach analyses
• Support leadership and expansion of HDR’s consequence services and risk management program including client and strategic project development with federal and state government agencies, water agencies and utilities, and power utilities
• Work independently as project manager and provide oversight and mentorship of project and junior staff
• Work independently in addition to planning, organizing and supervising the work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
• Serve as project manager on larger projects as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years project management experience
• Experience with dams, water conveyances or other constructed project works and infrastructure regulated by FERC, USACE or other federal/state agencies
• Knowledge and experience with risk assessment and potential failure modes analysis
• Experience working with a multi-discipline team and providing expert level guidance on dam safety and risk assessments
• Experience performing consequence analyses with use of software (e.g. LifeSim, RCEM, other)
• Experience performing 1D and 2D hydrologic and hydraulic analyses with use of software (e.g. HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, RMC-RFA, other)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task
• Strong technical writing abilities, solid engineering background, and effective presentation skills are necessary for this position
• Master’s degree in civil engineering

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, Storm CAD, Haested Methods Experience
• 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

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. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Water Supply Management

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.