Transportation Hydraulics & Drainage Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to contribute to drainage engineering for transportation projects across Southern California. You will perform hydraulic models, stormwater design, and prepare technical reports while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a civil/environmental/water resources background, a PE or effort to obtain within 12 months, and strong communication with clients. Local DOT relationships and leadership capabilities are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental, water resources or related fields
• Professional engineer license recognized by licensing board for location of position offered
• Minimum of 3 years licensed experience in stormwater and water resources
• Demonstrated design skills, communication skills and ability to collaborate with various teams
• Technical proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic design and analyses, modelling, permitting, and preparing drainage reports
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads Designer focused on storm system design
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Active participation in employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering with a focus on transportation projects and public transportation clients in Southern California
• Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Model stormwater collection systems and design
• Collect, assimilate, and present data in reports and memos
• Produce design calculations and technical reports
• Lead preparation of engineering plans for detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities
• Work independently and with teams on highway and railroad drainage design and plans production for Caltrans and municipal clients
• Perform drainage analysis and stormwater management design & permitting

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Team collaboration

Hydraulic modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering/environmental/water resources

Master's degree in water resources or related discipline

Professional engineering license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

HDR is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to contribute to drainage engineering for transportation projects across Southern California. You will perform hydraulic models, stormwater design, and prepare technical reports while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a civil/environmental/water resources background, a PE or effort to obtain within 12 months, and strong communication with clients. Local DOT relationships and leadership capabilities are valued.