Water / Wastewater Engineer - Hydraulic Modeling

About the role

HDR is looking for a Water / Wastewater Professional Engineer with experience in utility planning using hydraulic modeling to join our team of Engineers, Scientists and Project Managers to support projects for HDR clients in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. This position may be based out of our HDR offices in Fulton (MD), Washington (DC), Vienna, Newport News, or Virginia Beach (VA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and calibrate water and wastewater hydraulic models.
• Perform GIS data analysis, alternatives analysis, preliminary engineering, cost analysis, and capital project development.
• Engage with clients in project meetings and presentations, write reports, and develop proposal scopes with level of effort estimates.
• Provide task-level responsibility for project teams, mentoring, and quality assurance/quality control activities for hydraulic modeling and master planning projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in utility hydraulic modeling and infrastructure engineering design.
• Knowledge and experience with wastewater collection system and/or water distribution system hydraulic modeling software.
• Willingness to learn and grow technical and professional skills to meet client and market needs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Prior experience leading teams, managing projects, and assisting with project budgeting.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, mapping, and analysis.
• Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor-owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, or engineering consulting firm is beneficial.
• Experience working with clients in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Washington, DC: $93,996 – $134,280

Fulton, MD: $86,163 – $123,090

Newport News, VA: $78,330 – $111,900

Vienna, VA: $93,996 – $134,280

Virginia Beach, VA: $78,330 – $111,900