Principal Project Manager - Hydraulic Modeling

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Principal Project Manager specializing in Hydraulic Modeling to lead our services in North Carolina. You will oversee collaboration within our Water Business Group and ensure high-quality modeling services. Candidates should have over 15 years in hydraulic modeling and hold a PE license.

Key responsibilities include managing project scopes and budgets, mentoring staff, and maintaining client relationships. This position values proactive engagement and offers a dynamic work culture.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in hydraulic modeling.
• Excellent communication skills and thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead North Carolina modeling services.
• Engage with local project teams and assist in project risk assessments.
• Mentor and develop other employees.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Project management

ArcGIS Pro

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Principal Project Manager - Hydraulic Modeling (193338)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities. Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

HDR is looking for a Hydraulic Modeling Principal Project Manager to join our North Carolina Water Business Group. The successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of our Water Business Group program and collaborate with HDR staff across the company and teaming partners to develop solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead our growing North Carolina modeling services.
• Collaborate with HDR technical leaders, operations leaders, market sector directors, project managers, and project teams to deliver world-class quality modeling services.
• Actively engage with the local project teams and assist in Go/No-Go discussions, project risk assessments, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and negotiations as required.
• Participate in client relationship management, client presentations, conference presentations, and interviews.
• Participate in scope, schedule, and budget development for projects.
• Provide project delivery support including planning, contract administration and management, technical consulting, and subcontract management.
• Actively participate in AWWA or WEF and NC One Water.
• Mentor and develop other employees.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in utility hydraulic modeling and infrastructure engineering design
• Knowledge and experience with wastewater collection system and/or water distribution system hydraulic modeling software
• Willing to learn and grow technical and professional skills to meet client and market needs
• Excellent communication skills and thrive working in a team environment
• Prior experience leading teams, managing projects, and assisting with project budgeting
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, mapping and analysis
• Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor-owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, or engineering consulting firm is beneficial
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum 7 years project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer, PE or P.Eng)
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Equal Opportunity

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.