Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

HDR; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 76,790 - 126,155; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Job summary

HDR seeks a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to lead drainage design and water resources projects for transportation clients in the Midwest. The role includes hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, producing design calculations, and coordinating plans for detention facilities, stormwater systems, and drainage improvements.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering, a PE license, 3+ years in drainage projects, strong communication, and alignment with HDR's employee‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field.
• Professional engineering license (PE or equivalent).
• 3+ years of experience in drainage engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for transportation projects.
• Lead design calculations and preparation of drainage reports.
• Coordinate project teams and prepare plans for detention facilities, storm drains, and other hydraulic structures.
• Support water resources planning and stormwater permitting efforts.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hydrologic and hydraulic design

Data analysis & reporting

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

Primary duties are to provide project engineering, task management, and project management with a focus on transportation projects and public transportation clients throughout the Midwest Region. Anticipated work tasks may include conducting hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; stormwater collection systems modeling and design; stormwater management modeling and design; collecting, assimilating, and presenting data in reports, memos, and public forums; leading production of design calculations and technical reports; and preparing engineering plans and specifications for detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, and other hydraulic structures. The role requires working independently as well as planning, organizing, and leading small to medium groups of professionals and technicians depending on the project/task. Tasks also involve water resources planning, formulation of concepts, developing planning documentation, assisting in stormwater permitting efforts, and leading teams in highway drainage design and plan production for ODOT and municipal clients, drainage analysis and documentation, and stormwater management design and permitting and project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in drainage engineering projects
• Strong leadership, planning, mentoring and staff management experience
• Technical proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic design and analysis, modeling, and preparing drainage reports.
• Previous work experience with A/E/C firm

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to being an active participant of the employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

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.) Pay range: $76,790–$126,155. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

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.