Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer - Dams & Levees

HDR, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks experienced Hydraulic Structures Engineers to lead design efforts for dams, levees, spillways, and water conveyance projects across California.

You'll analyze complex hydraulic and structural problems and mentor junior staff. The role requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, a PE license, 10+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with RAM, ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, AutoCAD and LPILE.

Qualifications

• Civil or Structural Engineering degree required.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of experience in hydraulic structures or related fields.
• Proficiency with RAM, ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, AutoCAD and LPILE.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for hydraulic structures (dams, levees, spillways, water conveyance).
• Perform advanced analyses to solve complex hydraulic/structural problems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and teammates.

Skills

Mentoring

Strong problem-solving

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Tools

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

SAP2000

AutoCAD

LPILE

Job description

HDR seeks experienced Hydraulic Structures Engineers to work on dams, levees, spillways, and water conveyance projects across multiple California locations. You will lead design efforts, perform analyses and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, PE license, 10+ years of experience and proficiency with RAM, ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, AutoCAD and LPILE; strong problem-solving and mentoring