Senior Water Resources Engineer

HDR; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Virginia is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer. This role involves managing complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling projects, preparing engineering plans, and leading a team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, at least 10 years of experience, and relevant licenses. A commitment to an inclusive environment is essential, along with a robust benefits package including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of Water Resources experience.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized in Virginia.
• Experience in water resources planning and drainage design.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and task management for hydraulic modeling.
• Lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications.
• Work independently while managing medium to large teams.

Skills

Project management

Hydraulic modeling

Hydrologic modeling

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

MSCE

Tools

HEC-1

HEC-RAS

Storm CAD

GEO-RAS

Job description

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We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, and we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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

• Provide project and task management; conduct difficult to complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling; conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design; collect, assimilate and present data in reports, memos and public forums; lead production of design calculations and technical reports; and lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures
• Work independently in addition to planning, organizing and supervising the work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
• Serve as project manager on larger projects as needed
• Prepare proposal, scopes of work and contract cost estimates
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• MSCE
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• A minimum of 10 years Water Resources 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.
• HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, Storm CAD, Haested Methods
• Experience in water resources planning, hydrology/hydraulics and drainage/flood control design
• Familiarity with DOT drainage design criteria
• Experience in FEMA studies a plus
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

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.

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.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.