Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Hydraulics Engineer in Jacksonville,FL. You will lead a multidisciplinary hydraulic and water resources design team, directing design and delivery for projects ranging from small improvements to large multi-phase programs.

Key responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, and ensuring quality through technical reviews, while collaborating with clients and internal teams to meet schedules and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in water resources or related discipline.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary hydraulic and water resources teams.
• Advanced knowledge of stormwater engineering concepts and H&H modeling programs.
• Ability to work in the office to allow for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in strategic planning and oversight of technical project delivery with a focus on profitability.
• Provide staff mentorship and ensure high-quality work through reviews.
• Lead a senior technical role within a multidisciplinary hydraulic and water resources design team.
• Oversee infrastructure projects from small to large, multi-phase programs.
• Lead project design, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination to meet goals and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to QA/QC processes and represent HDR in professional forums.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Project management

Client coordination

Education

Master's degree in water resources

Tools

ArcGIS

H&H modeling software

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?

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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.

In the role of Senior Hydraulics Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Assisting in the development of strategic planning, providing oversight of technical project delivery with a focus on profitability, overseeing quality control, and assisting with staff development and morale.
• Participate in staff recruitment and train, mentor, and manage personnel fostering professional growth and verifying high-quality work through technical reviews and knowledge sharing
• Serving as a senior technical leader within a multidisciplinary hydraulic and water resources design team
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for infrastructure projects ranging from small-scale improvements to large, complex, multi-phase programs
• Lead project design and delivery efforts, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination, confirming alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical design and leadership in the preparation and review of hydraulic design deliverables, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, bridge hydraulic and scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to maintain project schedules and budgets, and support business development initiatives through proposal preparation and client engagement
• Contribute to the advancement of the best internal practices, participate in quality assurance/quality control processes, and represent the organization in professional forums, conferences, and industry committees

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in water resources or related discipline
• Strong leadership, planning, mentoring and staff management experience
• Project experience and existing relationships with local DOT and municipal clients
• Advanced knowledge of stormwater engineering concepts and H&H modeling programs and ArcGIS
• Ability to work in the office to allow for collaboration

Required Qualifications

• Assisting in the development of strategic planning, providing oversight of technical project delivery with a focus on profitability, overseeing quality control, and assisting with staff development and morale.
• Participate in staff recruitment and train, mentor, and manage personnel fostering professional growth and verifying high-quality work through technical reviews and knowledge sharing
• Serving as a senior technical leader within a multidisciplinary hydraulic and water resources design team
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for infrastructure projects ranging from small-scale improvements to large, complex, multi-phase programs
• Lead project design and delivery efforts, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination, confirming alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical design and leadership in the preparation and review of hydraulic design deliverables, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, bridge hydraulic and scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to maintain project schedules and budgets, and support business development initiatives through proposal preparation and client engagement
• Contribute to the advancement of the best internal practices, participate in quality assurance/quality control processes, and represent the organization in professional forums, conferences, and industry committees

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.

Primary Location: United States-Florida-Jacksonville

Other Locations: United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Florida-Doral

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Transportation Hydraulics

Job Posting: Oct 28, 2026