Water Resources Engineer: Lead Hydrology & Flood Risk

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Denver, CO. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for flood risk reduction, prepare reports, and provide project engineering support across multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes coordination with clients and regulatory agencies to deliver sustainable water solutions. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s in civil/water resources engineering and a PE license, with Colorado market experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field.
• Master's degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, or a related field.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (PE or P.Eng).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for flood risk reduction and related applications.
• Prepare technical reports and planning documentation.
• Provide project engineering and task management support, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with project managers, leads, and teams, clients, and agency representatives.
• Collect, analyze, and present technical data in reports and meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Active employee-owned culture

Education

Master's degree in civil engineering or related

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

GIS

Engineering modeling tools

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Denver, CO. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for flood risk reduction, prepare reports, and provide project engineering support across multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes coordination with clients and regulatory agencies to deliver sustainable water solutions. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s in civil/water resources engineering and a PE license, with Colorado market experience and strong communication skills.