Water Resources Engineer

HDR; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 84,469 - 137,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join their team in Sacramento, CA. The role involves project engineering, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and flood risk analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and significant experience in water resources projects. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and an expected salary range of $84,469 to $137,125 annually based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized in California.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering and manage tasks.
• Conduct complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling.
• Prepare engineering plans and specifications.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Drainage design

Flood risk analysis

Team leadership

GIS and Geospatial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS degree

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is looking for a Water Resources engineer to join our Water Resources team in Sacramento, CA. Candidates for the position should have experience in hydrologic & hydraulic (H&H) modeling and analysis, flood risk analysis, drainage design, dam safety, and H&H in support of civil design. Our clients include local, state, and federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management, conduct complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling; conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design; collect, assimilate and present data in reports, memos and public forums; lead production of design calculations and technical reports; and lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures
• Work independently, in addition to planning, organizing and assisting groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians depending on project/task
• Conduct water resources planning, plan formulation and concept development, and develop planning documentation
• Assist in water resources permitting efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience
• MS degree
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Experience with water infrastructure planning studies, extreme hydrology, and/or consequence analysis
• Experience in H&H Modeling (HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS)
• Experience with data management analytical tools and datasets
• Experience with GIS and Geospatial modeling
• Experience with risk-based planning and risk-informed decision making
• Familiarity with integration of resiliency into the planning process

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
• 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
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $84,469.00 – $137,125.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Location

United States – California – Sacramento

Legal

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.