Water Resources Designer/EI: Hydraulics & Hydropower Modeling

HDR; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 66,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employee ownership

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water Resources Designer in Portland, Maine, focused on hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for hydropower projects. You will perform evaluations, design water conveyance systems, and support dam safety and environmental licensing efforts while collaborating with a client-focused team.

The role emphasizes proficiency in CAD and hydraulic modeling, with opportunities to lead project aspects, including marketing support and staff coordination, within HDR's employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and hydraulic modeling software.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses of watersheds, rivers systems, spillways, and water conveyance facilities.
• Perform routine engineering assignments with instruction from the Project Engineer.
• Provide QC checks and reviews of spreadsheets, calculations, drawings, and reports.
• Utilize software related to hydrology, hydraulics, and water management (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD).
• Strong computer skills, esp. with Microsoft Excel.
• Design and evaluate civil engineering projects in hydrology and rainfall-runoff modeling.
• Assist in environmental evaluations under federal and state licensing requirements.
• Work closely with clients and agencies.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of staff; travel occasionally.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Self-motivation

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer Intern (EI) / EIT certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HDR is seeking a Water Resources Designer in Portland, Maine, focused on hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for hydropower projects. You will perform evaluations, design water conveyance systems, and support dam safety and environmental licensing efforts while collaborating with a client-focused team.

The role emphasizes proficiency in CAD and hydraulic modeling, with opportunities to lead project aspects, including marketing support and staff coordination, within HDR's employee-owned culture.