Water Resources Engineer - Lead Hydraulics & Design

HDR; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is a global engineering firm and our Water Business Group plays a pivotal role in shaping infrastructure that safeguards communities and the environment. The role sits in the United States, Des Moines, within HDR's Water team, contributing to projects that ensure safe drinking water and resilient flood control.

As a Water Resources Engineer, you will lead modeling and design for detention facilities and drainage systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support permitting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 3+ years of water resources engineering experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management for hydraulic and hydrologic modeling.
• Lead design calculations and reports for detention facilities, flood control facilities, and related hydraulic structures.
• Plan, organize and lead medium to large teams of professionals and technicians.
• Conduct water resources planning, plan formulation and documentation.
• Assist in water resources permitting efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SRH-2D

SWMM

InfoWorks

Job description

HDR is a global engineering firm and our Water Business Group plays a pivotal role in shaping infrastructure that safeguards communities and the environment. The role sits in the United States, Des Moines, within HDR's Water team, contributing to projects that ensure safe drinking water and resilient flood control.

As a Water Resources Engineer, you will lead modeling and design for detention facilities and drainage systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support permitting