Senior Technical Advisor

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor to join our Denver team on a full-time basis. The Sr.

Technical Advisor will assist project managers and lead designers in developing design calculations and documents for infrastructure projects nationwide, with an emphasis on hydraulics, pumping facilities, intake structures and pipelines. Projects may include potable water, wastewater, stormwater, dams/levees, water supply and hydraulic structures.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in hydraulics, pumping and pipeline projects.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required.
• Familiarity with physical models and CFD modeling.
• Experience in developing project approaches and proposals for municipal water projects.
• Active participation in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and lead designers in developing design calculations and documents for infrastructure projects.
• Emphasize hydraulics, pumping facilities, intake structures and pipelines.
• Work on potable water, wastewater, stormwater, dams/levees, water supply and hydraulic structures.
• Provide technical leadership on these projects.
• Contribute to proposal content for municipal projects.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pumping facilities

Pipeline projects

CFD modeling

Technical leadership

Education

MS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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 WaterBusiness 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.

Senior Technical Advisor

HDR is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Advisor to join our highly collaborative team in Denver on a full-time basis. The primary duty of the Senior Technical Advisor is to assist project managers and lead designers in efforts related to develop design calculations and documents for infrastructure projects across the country. The Sr. Technical Advisor will have an emphasis on hydraulics, pumping facilities, intake structures and pipelines. Projects may involve potable water, wastewater, storm water, dams/levees, water supply and hydraulic structures. Position will be based in Colorado, Greenwood Village office location.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering,
• 15+ years of experience in hydraulics, pumping and pipeline projects.
• Familiarity with Hydraulic Institute standards and their application to pumping systems is desirable.
• Familiarity with physical models as well as CFD modeling.
• Experience in developing project approach and proposal content for municipal projects with creative solutions to water supply, wastewater, stormwater and potable water transmission challenges.
• Desire to assist water resources clients with conveyance components of dam jane levee projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 20 years of experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard design software.
• Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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.

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Oct 6, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.