Transportation Hydraulics Engineer - Stormwater & Floodplain

HDR, Inc.; 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

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.