Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to join our team in Florida. You will work under a Project Manager and Senior Hydraulic Engineers on urban and rural highway projects, stormwater plans, and floodplain evaluations.

The role involves design through construction, potential project management duties, and collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality drainage and water resources solutions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager and Senior Hydraulic Engineers on urban and rural highway/roadway projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for infrastructure projects from small improvements to large programs.
• Participate in drainage feasibility analyses to final design and construction phases.
• Assume project management duties and interact with clients.
• Assist with scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Prepare and review hydraulic calculations, floodplain evaluations, stormwater modelling, and related analyses.

Skills

Hydraulics design

Stormwater design

Hydrologic analysis

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Team collaboration

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in water resources

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: Jul 1, 2026