Water Resources Engineer

HDR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Austin to advance flood risk reduction, stormwater infrastructure, and watershed planning. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, develop detention facilities, and prepare technical reports while coordinating scope, schedule, and budgets with multidisciplinary teams.

As part of HDR's Water Business Group, you will apply GIS and modeling tools, contribute to planning efforts, and ensure QA/QC in line with project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; PE license required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for flood risk reduction and stormwater projects.
• Develop and evaluate stormwater collection systems and detention facilities.
• Prepare design calculations, reports, and planning documentation.
• Coordinate scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables with project managers and teams.
• Collect, analyze, and present technical data in reports and meetings.
• Conduct QA/QC in line with HDR standards.
• Support planning, alternatives evaluation, and permitting efforts.
• Apply current GIS and modeling tools to improve workflows.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Water Resources

Tools

GIS

Hydraulic modeling software

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.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

In the role of Water Resources Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for flood risk reduction, storm drainage, floodplain mapping, watershed planning, stream restoration, and stormwater infrastructure improvement projects.
• Develop and evaluate stormwater collection systems, detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, and other hydraulic structures.
• Prepare design calculations, technical reports, memoranda, engineering plans, specifications, and planning documentation.
• Provide project engineering and task management support, including coordination of scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers, technical leads, multidisciplinary teams, clients, and agency representatives.
• Collect, analyze, and clearly present technical data in reports, meetings, and public forums.
• Perform technical reviews and QA/QC in accordance with project requirements and HDR quality standards.
• Support water resources planning, concept development, alternatives evaluation, and permitting efforts.
• Apply current modeling, GIS, and engineering tools and contribute to improved technical workflows and project delivery.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, or a related field
• Experience in the Texas water resources and stormwater market
• Experience serving as a task lead, deputy project manager, or project manager
• Experience coordinating technical work across multiple disciplines, staff, or projects
• Experience preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and permit documentation
• Experience performing technical reviews and QA/QC

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Excellent oral and written communication 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: United States-Texas-Austin Other Locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Stormwater / Wet Weather Job Posting: Sep 14, 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.