Senior Technical Advisor

hdr; United States; On-site; USD 149,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer 401(k) match

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor to join our Denver, Colorado team on a full-time basis. You will assist project managers and lead designers in developing design calculations and documents for infrastructure projects nationwide, with emphasis on hydraulics, pumping facilities, intake structures and pipelines.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license and a bachelor’s degree in engineering, with 20+ years in hydraulics and pipeline work, and strong leadership in project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 20+ years experience in hydraulics, pumping and pipeline projects.
• PE or P.Eng license required.
• Strong leadership and project execution experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and standard design software.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and lead designers in developing design calculations and documents for infrastructure projects.
• Focus on hydraulics, pumping facilities, intake structures, and pipelines.
• Represent technical leadership on complex projects and contribute to proposals and client solutions.

Skills

20+ years experience

Project leadership

Engineering analysis

MS Office

Design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

MS Office

Design software

Job description

Senior Technical Advisor – (196704)
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 Water Business 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.

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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Colorado}: $149,072 – $212,960

Primary Location

: United States-Colorado-Denver

Other Locations

: United States-Colorado-Englewood

Industry

: Water

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular
BusinessClass: Pump Stations and Pipelines

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.