Lead Transportation Hydraulics Engineer — Water Resources

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Competitive benefits

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to lead hydraulic/water resource design on a variety of projects within the Transportation Business Group. You will manage project teams, perform hydraulic analyses, prepare plans and reports, and contribute to proposals.

The role emphasizes client relations, budgeting, and mentoring staff. Preferred qualifications include an MS in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and experience with stormwater design, HEC-RAS, and ArcGIS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of licensed experience in stormwater and water resources.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental fields; PE license required/recognized.
• Strong design skills for hydrologic and hydraulic projects and reports.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer for stormwater design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage hydraulic/water resource design projects across phases.
• Prepare hydraulic analyses, contour/drainage plans, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with subconsultants and clients to maintain schedule and budget.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development activities.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Staff management

Communication

Client relations

Collaboration

Education

MS in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional engineering license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

HEC-RAS

SRH-2D

ArcGIS Pro

HEC-HMS

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to lead hydraulic/water resource design on a variety of projects within the Transportation Business Group. You will manage project teams, perform hydraulic analyses, prepare plans and reports, and contribute to proposals.

The role emphasizes client relations, budgeting, and mentoring staff. Preferred qualifications include an MS in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and experience with stormwater design, HEC-RAS, and ArcGIS.