Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

HDR; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to develop hydraulic designs for urban and rural roadway projects in Florida. You’ll work under senior engineers, prepare hydrologic analyses, and contribute to stormwater and floodplain evaluations while coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a civil engineering background, PE license, and 3+ years of stormwater experience. Office-based collaboration in a dynamic, employee-owned culture is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental, water resources or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in water resources or related discipline.
• Professional engineering license as required by location.
• 3+ years' licensed experience in stormwater and water resources.
• Strong design and communication skills; ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager and Senior Hydraulic Engineers on engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects, stormwater management plans, and floodplain evaluations.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for infrastructure projects ranging from small-scale improvements to large, complex, multi-phase programs
• Participate in activities ranging from drainage feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase
• Assume some project management duties and interact with clients
• Assist project delivery efforts, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination
• Preparation and review of hydraulic calculations and design deliverables, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, floodplain impact and compensation evaluations, stormwater modelling, bridge hydraulic and scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting
• Guide and monitor the work of designers and junior engineers, fostering professional growth and verifying high-quality work through technical reviews and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to the advancement of the best internal practices, participate in quality assurance/quality control processes, and represent the organization in professional forums, conferences, and industry committees

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Mentoring

Staff management

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Master's degree in water resources or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

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.

In the role of Transportation Hydraulics Engineer, we’ll count on you to:

• Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager and Senior Hydraulic Engineers on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects, stormwater management plans, and floodplain evaluations.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for infrastructure projects ranging from small-scale improvements to large, complex, multi-phase programs
• Participate in activities ranging from drainage feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase
• Assume some project management duties and interact with clients
• Assist project delivery efforts, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination
• Preparation and review of hydraulic calculations and design deliverables, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, floodplain impact and compensation evaluations, stormwater modelling, bridge hydraulic and scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting
• Guide and monitor the work of designers and junior engineers, fostering professional growth and verifying high-quality work through technical reviews and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to the advancement of the best internal practices, participate in quality assurance/quality control processes, and represent the organization in professional forums, conferences, and industry committees

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.

Primary Location:United States-Florida-Tampa Other Locations:United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Florida-Doral Industry:Highway + Road Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Transportation Hydraulics Job Posting:Oct 29, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.