Hydraulic Modeler

HDR, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Hydraulic Modeler/Planner to lead utility planning tasks, develop hydraulic models for water, wastewater, recycled water and stormwater systems, and deliver reports and master plans.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering, PE license, 3+ years in water resources, and strong communication skills. HDR emphasizes an employee-owned culture and collaborative, inclusive work across locations in Nebraska.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field.
• Professional engineer license (PE or equivalent) required.
• 3+ years of water resources engineering experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and manage utility planning tasks with teams on infrastructure projects.
• Deliver technical products that meet client expectations.
• Prepare technical reports and master planning studies including hydraulic models and analyses.
• Participate in local and national professional groups to improve standards and practices.

Skills

MATLAB

VB/VBA

FORTRAN

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS degree

Tools

HEC-1

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

GEO-RAS

ESRI GIS

Job description

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.

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. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

In the role of Hydraulic Modeler/Planner, we'll count on you to:

• Plan, lead and manage utility planning tasks, working with teams on various utility infrastructure planning and utility management service-related projects.
• Deliver technical products that meet client expectations.
• Prepare technical reports and master planning studies. Primary tasks may include: developing and calibrating water, wastewater, recycled water and stormwater hydraulic models, performing GIS data analysis, developing maps and figures, alternatives analysis, system water quality, energy and operations optimization and rehabilitation studies, and developing capital improvement recommendations and plans.
• Participate in local and national professional organization(s) and internal practice groups. Participate in practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree
• A minimum of 3 years experience in water resources engineering projects
• Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, storm drain system analysis
• Programming and debugging skills (MATLAB, VB/VBA, FORTRAN)
• Familiarity with GIS tools (ESRI products)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

Primary Location:United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations:United States-Nebraska-Lincoln Industry:Water Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Dams Levees Civil Works Job Posting:Oct 23, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affir (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.