Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership benefits

Competitive retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to join the Transportation Business Group in Denver, CO. You will manage projects, lead a hydraulic/water resource design team, and deliver designs across water resources infrastructure.

The role requires a Bachelor's in civil/environmental engineering, a PE license, and at least 3 years of licensed experience in stormwater and water resources. Excellent communication and collaboration are essential to succeed in HDR's employee-owned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental, water resources or other related fields.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• A 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

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and project management for water resources projects.
• Prepare hydraulic analyses, reports, and construction documents.
• Support business development through client relations and proposals.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with subconsultants to meet schedules

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering

Master's degree in water resources

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

ArcGIS Pro

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

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.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you’re modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is currently in search of a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer in our Transportation Business Group. The primary duties include project and task-level management, leading and directing technical staff, as well as hands‑on project engineering for all phases on a wide variety of water resource projects. Manage/lead/develop engineering design including plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for a diverse variety of water resources infrastructure. Lead/develop preparation of technical and non-technical reports and presentations including visualization of data. Assist with business development activities including client relations, marketing pursuits, and project proposals.

Primary responsibilities include: Work as a key member of a hydraulic/water resource design team, serve as a task lead/project engineer on small to large projects. Provide leadership support for project delivery and business development. Preparation of hydraulic design work using local or national standards, hydrology and hydraulic analyses, scour assessments, roadway drainage design, hydraulic reports, erosion and sediment pollution control, stormwater management design, NPDES and Waterway Permits. Prepare contour grading and drainage plans, erosion and sediment pollution control plans, drainage profiles, and post‑construction stormwater management plans. Assist with preparing specifications and construction cost estimates. Assist with preparing scopes, budgets and schedules including day‑to‑day communication (verbal and written) with the client. Support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with subconsultants and keep the project on schedule and within budget, and perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• A Minimum of 5 years of transportation hydraulic engineering design experience required
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer focused on storm water design and analysis preferred.
• HEC-RAS and/or SRH-2D floodplain modeling experience is preferred
• ArcGIS Pro and HEC-HMS experience is preferred
• Adaptable to conditions including fast-paced and deadline driven work environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in the office to allow for collaboration

Additional 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

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental, water resources or other related fields
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• A 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 with the ability to support marketing efforts
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

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.

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. 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.) Colorado: $79,800.00 - $125,400.00

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver

Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Transportation Hydraulics

Job Posting: Oct 29, 2026