Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer
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LocationMultiple Locations
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live13h ago
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Assisting in the development of strategic planning, providing oversight of technical project delivery with a focus on profitability, overseeing quality control, and assisting with staff development and morale.
Participate in staff recruitment and train, mentor, and manage personnel fostering professional growth and verifying high-quality work through technical reviews and knowledge sharing
Serving as a senior technical leader within a multidisciplinary hydraulic and water resources design team
Provide strategic direction and oversight for infrastructure projects ranging from small-scale improvements to large, complex, multi-phase programs
Lead project design and delivery efforts, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination, confirming alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements
Provide technical design and leadership in the preparation and review of hydraulic design deliverables, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, bridge hydraulic and scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to maintain project schedules and budgets, and support business development initiatives through proposal preparation and client engagement
Contribute to the advancement of the best internal practices, participate in quality assurance/quality control processes, and represent the organization in professional forums, conferences, and industry committees
Master's degree in water resources or related discipline
Strong leadership, planning, mentoring and staff management experience
Project experience and existing relationships with local DOT and municipal clients
Advanced knowledge of stormwater engineering concepts and H&H modeling programs and ArcGIS
Ability to work in the office to allow for collaboration
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Skills
H&H modeling programs
ArcGIS
About the company
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:’ https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story’
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Responsibilities
In the role of Senior Hydraulics Engineer, we’ll count on you to:
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Assisting in the development of strategic planning, providing oversight of technical project delivery with a focus on profitability, overseeing quality control, and assisting with staff development and morale.
•
Participate in staff recruitment and train, mentor, and manage personnel fostering professional growth and verifying high-quality work through technical reviews and knowledge sharing
•
Serving as a senior technical leader within a multidisciplinary hydraulic and water resources design team
•
Provide strategic direction and oversight for infrastructure projects ranging from small-scale improvements to large, complex, multi-phase programs
•
Lead project design and delivery efforts, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination, confirming alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements
•
Provide technical design and leadership in the preparation and review of hydraulic design deliverables, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, bridge hydraulic and scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting
•
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to maintain project schedules and budgets, and support business development initiatives through proposal preparation and client engagement
•
Contribute to the advancement of the best internal practices, participate in quality assurance/quality control processes, and represent the organization in professional forums, conferences, and industry committees
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree in water resources or related discipline
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Strong leadership, planning, mentoring and staff management experience
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Project experience and existing relationships with local DOT and municipal clients
•
Advanced knowledge of stormwater engineering concepts and H&H modeling programs and ArcGIS
•
Ability to work in the office to allow for collaboration
Required Qualifications
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Assisting in the development of strategic planning, providing oversight of technical project delivery with a focus on profitability, overseeing quality control, and assisting with staff development and morale.
•
Participate in staff recruitment and train, mentor, and manage personnel fostering professional growth and verifying high-quality work through technical reviews and knowledge sharing
•
Serving as a senior technical leader within a multidisciplinary hydraulic and water resources design team
•
Provide strategic direction and oversight for infrastructure projects ranging from small-scale improvements to large, complex, multi-phase programs
•
Lead project design and delivery efforts, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination, confirming alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements
•
Provide technical design and leadership in the preparation and review of hydraulic design deliverables, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, bridge hydraulic and scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting
•
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to maintain project schedules and budgets, and support business development initiatives through proposal preparation and client engagement
•
Contribute to the advancement of the best internal practices, participate in quality assurance/quality control processes, and represent the organization in professional forums, conferences, and industry committees
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.