Civil Engineer - Water Resources & Flood Risk

HDR; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR’s Northern California Civil Design Section seeks a mid-level Licensed Civil Engineer focused on water resources to deliver impactful infrastructure projects. You’ll work with senior engineers to design flood protection, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable water systems while mentoring junior staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, field verification, and cost-effective documentation from concept through construction in a dynamic, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; PE license preferred/required.
• Experience in water resources and civil infrastructure design projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support development of construction documents for water resources projects.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated hydraulic and civil solutions.
• Develop sustainable water infrastructure concepts and reliable designs with limited guidance.
• Prepare calculations, estimates, bid schedules, and technical reports.
• Manage projects within budgets and schedules; coordinate with CAD designers.
• Conduct site visits to verify conditions and inform design decisions; mentor teammates.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Water resources knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

HDR’s Northern California Civil Design Section seeks a mid-level Licensed Civil Engineer focused on water resources to deliver impactful infrastructure projects. You’ll work with senior engineers to design flood protection, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable water systems while mentoring junior staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, field verification, and cost-effective documentation from concept through construction in a dynamic, employee-owned environment.