Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer

HDR, Inc.; California, Walnut Creek (MO, CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to impactful projects by designing and analyzing hydraulic systems, ensuring compliance with various standards. You will also manage project communication and support junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment. This position offers a chance to make a significant difference in your community and beyond, with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary. If you are passionate about civil engineering and ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of design experience in civil engineering.
• California PE, or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze hydraulics for roadway projects.
• Manage day-to-day communication with clients and junior engineers.

Skills

Design Experience

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency with CAD Software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

InRoads

Microstation

AutoCAD

Hydraflow

StormCAD

GIS

BAHM

Bentley Open Roads Designer

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Water Resources/Hydraulics Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team in designing and analyzing hydraulics including storm drain system design, culverts, and water quality treatment design for moderate to large projects and work independently on smaller projects


• Prepare or oversee the following design work using local, Caltrans, or FHWA standards: inlet design and spread calculations, storm drain pipe design and hydraulic grade line calculation, culvert design and analysis, and water quality treatment design and analysis.


• Prepare and oversee the following elements of various sizes of contract plans, specifications and estimates: inlet design and spread calculations, storm drain pipe design and hydraulic grade line calculation, culvert design and analysis, and water quality treatment design and analysis.


• Include preparing scopes, budgets and schedules


• Manage the following work elements: day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the client, support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and keep client satisfied


• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of design experience


• California PE, or ability to obtain within 12 months


• Proficiency with InRoads, Microstation, AutoCad or other design software as appropriate such as Hydraflow, StormCAD, HY-8, GIS, and BAHM

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in general civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Proficientand demonstrated applied experience with CAD civil engineering software such asBentley Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms(e.g., Openflows) as required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal 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.

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. The expected compensation range for this position is $90,125 to $133,900 annually and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location:United States-California-Walnut Creek

Other Locations:United States-California-Oakland, United States-California-Santa Clara

Industry:Highway + Road

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Transportation Hydraulics

Job Posting:May 2, 2025