Water Resources Project Engineer

HDR; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm, HDR, seeks a Water Resources Project Engineer in San Antonio, TX. The position involves hydrologic modeling, project engineering for civil works, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to manage flood mitigation and water quality projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and extensive experience in water resources with strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrologic modeling and drainage design for flood mitigation projects.
• Develop plans and specifications for civil works infrastructure.
• Assist in construction administration for various projects.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic design

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

StormCAD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil3D

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About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is currently in need of a Water Resources Project Engineer to work as a member of our Water Business Group in Austin or Round Rock or San Antonio, TX.

Primary Responsibilities:

Our Water Resources team focuses on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design for flood and erosion risk reduction, stream restoration/rehabilitation, dams and reservoirs, water quality, transportation drainage, and other civil works projects with opportunities to work on all project phases including program management, master planning, modeling, analysis, design, and construction. Daily responsibilities could include:

• Provide project engineering and task level management.
• Lead and develop hydrologic and hydraulic models including 1D/2D to support planning and design of flood mitigation, stabilization of erosion hazards, and water quality projects including flood risk mapping, large and small storm drain systems, stream rehabilitation/restoration, open channel design, complex culverts and bridges, dam spillways and other hydraulic structures, detention, and stormwater control measures (SCMs).
• Lead and develop civil design of drainage, stream restoration/rehabilitation, and civil works infrastructure including site plans, utility plans, grading, alignments and profiles, typical sections, and details.
• Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents.
• Perform water resources master planning and preliminary engineering studies including multi-objective watershed-wide flood, erosion, and/or water quality master plans.
• Perform geomorphic assessments and erosion hazard studies in support of stream rehabilitation studies and final design projects.
• Perform dam safety/dam remediation studies and design including dam assessments, breach analyses, potential failure mode analyses and risk assessments, hydraulic capacity analyses and improvements design, and emergency action plans and tabletop exercises.
• Develop preparation of technical reports and presentations including visualization of data.
• Assist in construction administration phase of civil works, dam remediation, drainage, and stream rehabilitation projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of progressive work experience in water resources/stormwater engineering
• Proficient in 1D/2D hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, StormCAD, InfoWorks ICM, or XPSWMM
• Experience with stormwater design and the production of plans, specifications, and estimates
• Proficient with ArcGIS or ArcPro
• Experience in the central Texas area
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Microstation
• MS Office experience
• Certified Floodplain Manager
• Demonstrated leadership skills
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
• 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.

Primary Location:

United States-Texas-Austin

Other Locations:

United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-Texas-San Antonio

Industry:

Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Dams Levees Civil Works

Job Posting:

Jun 9, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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