Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves project engineering and management for transportation clients, focusing on hydrologic and hydraulic design.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a professional engineering license, and 3+ years of relevant experience. A commitment to strong leadership and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in drainage engineering projects.
• Technical proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic design and analysis.
• Professional engineering license recognized for the location of the position (e.g., PE or P.Eng).

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management focused on transportation projects.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Design stormwater collection and management systems.

Skills

Drainage engineering

Hydrologic and hydraulic design

Project management

Leadership and mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

HDR is looking for a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer in Ohio to provide engineering, task and project management for transportation and public transportation clients across the Midwest Region.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering, task management, and project management focused on transportation projects.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Design stormwater collection systems and stormwater management systems.
• Collect, assimilate, and present data in reports, memos and public forums.
• Lead the production of design calculations and technical reports.
• Lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, and other hydraulic structures.
• Work independently and lead small to medium groups of professionals and technicians on projects.
• Conduct water resources planning, formulate plans, develop concepts, and produce planning documentation.
• Assist in stormwater permitting efforts.
• Lead teams in highway drainage design, plan production for ODOT and municipal clients, drainage analysis and documentation, and stormwater management design & 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 an 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., PE or P.Eng).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Location & Schedule

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Columbus.

Schedule: Full‑time.

Employee Status: Regular.

Job Posting Date: Jul 4, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employment

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests and conviction records.