Bentley OpenRoads Designer

HR Green, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

HR Green, Inc. is looking for an experienced OpenRoads Designer to join their Water Resources team in Houston, TX. The role involves leading the design of roadway drainage and utility infrastructure projects, managing a small team, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate should have advanced proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and 6+ years of relevant experience. HR Green is committed to professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in transportation, water resources, or drainage design projects.
• Experience developing roadway drainage and utility designs for municipal projects.
• Familiarity with applicable DOT and municipal design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and production of roadway drainage and utility infrastructure projects.
• Develop OpenRoads models and engineering details.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Stormwater management knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. Our people are the heart of our success. We've earned national recognition, including being named a Great Place to Work and consistently ranking on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms in the United States and we're still growing!

Summary

We are seeking an experienced OpenRoads Designer to join our Water Resources team and support the delivery of roadway drainage, stormwater, and utility infrastructure projects. In this role, you will lead the design and production of complex engineering plans and models, applying engineering principles and industry best practices to develop solutions for municipal, county, and transportation agency clients.

The ideal candidate has advanced experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer and OpenRoads Drainage & Utilities and enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior staff and supporting project delivery from concept through final design. If you are ready to guide our project success, and mentor the next generation of Designers, apply today!

• Lead the design and production of roadway drainage, stormwater, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Lead, manage, mentor and train a small team of junior designers.
• Develop OpenRoads models, construction plans, profiles, cross-sections, and engineering details.
• Design storm sewer systems, culverts, channels, detention facilities, and utility improvements associated with transportation projects.
• Perform and apply engineering calculations related to drainage, grading, and utility design under the direction of a licensed engineer.
• Coordinate with roadway, transportation, utility, structural, and environmental teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Prepare quantity calculations, cost estimates, and supporting design documentation.
• Provide QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with client, municipal, and DOT standards.
• Assist with resource planning, project scheduling, and identifying scope changes or project risks.
• Support the continuous improvement of design standards, workflows, and software applications.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design Technology, Applied Science, or a related field; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience supporting transportation, water resources, drainage, or utility design projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), OpenRoads Drainage & Utilities (ORD D&U), and MicroStation.
• Experience developing roadway drainage and utility designs for municipal or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of stormwater management, utility coordination, and construction plan development.
• Familiarity with applicable DOT, municipal, and agency design standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience supporting projects for TxDOT other transportation agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with StormCAD, SewerGEMS, OpenFlows, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM, or similar drainage software.
• Experience mentoring junior technical staff and leading design production efforts.

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information. https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/total-rewards/

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.