About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is currently in need of a Water Resources Engineer to advance planning, study, and design efforts on dam, levee, and water resource projects across our Area. It is envisioned this candidate would have a mix of task management and project delivery responsibilities. Projects would include dam and spillway rehabilitation, the analysis and design of earthen embankments, open channels, floodplains, concrete training/retaining walls, stilling basins, lake drain control structures, gates, and operators, as well as flood mitigation and resiliency studies.

In the role of Water Resources Engineer, we will count on you to:

• Provide project engineering and task management, conduct difficult to complex modeling and design for aspects of water resource projects;; 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 inspection and assessment projects as well as final design and rehabilitation projects.
• Have experience performing either hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, slope stability and seepage modeling, civil/site design, or preparation of construction documents for water resource projects.
• 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 coordination of water resources permitting efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

Keywords: Water Resources, Dams, Levees, Wastewater, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Modeling, Geotechnical, *LI-MP1

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years Water Resources experience

• PE (or ability to obtain through reciprocity)
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite, standard CAD platforms such as AutoCAD and C3D; experience with hydraulic modeling, slope stability or groundwater seepage analysis modeling
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in FEMA studies is a plus
• Experience in climate resiliency is a plus
• 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

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.