Water Resources Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join their Water Resources team. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood risk analysis, and drainage design. Responsibilities include project management, supporting civil design, and conducting complex water modeling tasks. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a recognized professional engineering license, and 5+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HEC software is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in water resources engineering projects.
• Experience in H&H modeling (HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS).
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic modeling and design.
• Lead preparation of engineering plans for hydraulic structures.
• Assist in water resources permitting efforts.

Skills

Hydrologic & Hydraulic modeling

Flood risk analysis

Drainage design

Scripting (Python or VBA)

HEC-RAS

GIS

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field

MS degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HEC-HMS

Data management tools

Job description

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities. We believe water is a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you will help shape how communities manage water for generations to come, contributing to public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

HDR is looking for a water resources engineer to join our Water Resources team in Sacramento, CA. Candidates 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.

Our team works on multi-disciplinary projects related to water resources planning, flood hazard and consequence analysis, H&H modeling, and H&H in support of civil design. Project types include dam safety analysis, flood risk analysis for planning and asset management, FERC relicensing, water supply, flood management, and environmental mitigation support for flood management projects. The preferred candidate would have experience in a combination of these areas.

Skills such as scripting (Python or VBA) and experience using HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-HMS, HEC-ResSim, consequence modeling (LifeSim & HEC-FDA), linear programming and optimization are beneficial.

The candidate is expected to be a key part of project delivery teams; mentor junior staff; manage small- to medium-sized projects; and effectively interact with clients and peers. Candidates should be able to work independently but also enjoy working in a collaborative team environment. The candidate must have strong writing skills and good quality control/quality assurance processes.

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

• Provide project engineering and task management, conduct difficult to 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 dependent 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
• 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.