Transportation Hydraulics Section Manager

HDR, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HDR, Inc. seeks a Transportation Hydraulics Section Manager in Pennsylvania to lead and grow the hydraulics team on large transportation projects.

You will manage staff, ensure on-time submissions, supervise profitability and quality, and help with business development and client management. You will lead multi-disciplinary design teams, perform technical hydraulics/drawing work for DOT and local agencies, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with leadership to drive successful project

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering; MS preferred.
• PE in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain within six months.
• Minimum 10 years hydraulics and water resources design experience.
• Proven leadership in transportation design projects, PennDOT/PTC focus.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate with Area Section Managers to balance staff workload.
• Lead multi-disciplinary transportation design teams as PM/PE.
• Perform hydraulic analyses for DOT and local agencies.
• Drive business development and client management, including proposals.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets; mentor staff.
• Coordinate work of engineers across project delivery teams.
• Conduct design checks, quality control, and technical reviews.

Connaissances

Leadership

Project management

Hydraulics design

Communication

Mentoring

Formation

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

PE license – PA

Outils

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

StormCAD

EPASWMM

XPSWMM

HEC-RAS 1D/2D

SRH-2D

ArcGIS Pro

HEC-HMS

Description du poste

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?
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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.

HDR is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics Section Manager in Pennsylvania to lead and grow our hydraulics team. The Section Manager will be responsible for management of hydraulic staff, delivery of project submissions, staff development, project profitability, staff morale, and quality control. They will function as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large / complex infrastructure projects. They will be involved in business development planning, client management, proposal preparation, and interviews. The Section Manager will see that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through a pro-active project management system, and subsequently implement, monitor, and support company policies. They will also select, train, and develop technical personnel and work cooperatively with Area Leadership, National Directors, and Marketing Leads.

They will also be counted on to:

Coordinate with our other Area Section Managers to balance staff workload, provide/identify staff training opportunities, and identify/pursue business development opportunities

Lead multi-disciplined transportation design teams as a Project Manager or Project Engineer for local and workshare projects

Perform technical design for DOT and local agency hydraulics and water resources

Drive business development efforts within Ohio, including involvement in marketing planning and client management

Establish client relationships and lead marketing of new and existing clients

Lead the development of proposals, project scopes, schedules, and budgets

Mentor less-experienced staff, and act as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design with a proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects

Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance the project delivery team throughout project development

Conduct analyses, develop design solutions, and prepare design drawings, calculations, and specifications for transportation projects, including checking calculations and designs done by others

Perform quality control reviews of design projects

Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

BS degree in Civil Engineering, MS degree in Civil Engineering

PE in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain within six months of hire

Minimum of 10 years of hydraulics and water resources design experience

Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of transportation design projects with a focus on PennDOT and PTC projects

Must have technical proficiency preparing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and reports, scour investigations, erosion and sediment control plans and reports, drainage, and stormwater management design, waterway and NPDES permitting, quantity & cost estimates, and specifications

Experience with standard drainage analysis and design packages including but not limited to AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, EPASWMM, XPSWMM.

HEC-RAS 1D/2D and/or SRH-2D river modeling experience is preferred

ArcGIS Pro and HEC-HMS experience is preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software

Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams

Must enjoy mentoring and teaching other staff

Must have the ability to handle multiple assignments

Excellent marketing and business development skills

Experience managing staff, clients, and contracts

Preference given to local candidates

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jan 16, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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