Water Resources Engineer: Shape Flood Risk & Water Systems

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Austin Water Business Group. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for flood risk reduction, design stormwater systems, and help deliver sustainable water infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering, Texas experience, and a PE license. Excellent communication, QA/QC, and the ability to coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field.
• PE license or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills mandatory.
• Active participation in a collaborative employee-owned culture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for flood risk reduction and stormwater projects.
• Develop and evaluate stormwater collection systems and flood control facilities.
• Prepare design calculations, technical reports, plans, and specifications.
• Provide project engineering and task management, coordinating scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with project managers, leads, multidisciplinary teams, clients, and agencies.
• Collect and present technical data in reports and meetings.
• Conduct technical reviews and QA/QC per HDR standards.
• Support planning, alternatives evaluation, and permitting efforts.
• Apply modeling, GIS, and engineering tools to improve workflows.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

GIS

Modeling tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

Tools

GIS software

Engineering modeling tools

Job description

HDR is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Austin Water Business Group. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for flood risk reduction, design stormwater systems, and help deliver sustainable water infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering, Texas experience, and a PE license. Excellent communication, QA/QC, and the ability to coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams are essential.