Water / Wastewater Engineer

HDR; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join the South Carolina Water Business Group in Columbia. You will provide project engineering, manage tasks, and perform hydraulic modeling to support detention facilities, storm drains, and flood control projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering, PE license, and at least 3 years of water resources experience, with proficiency in HEC-1, HEC-HMS, GEO-RAS, and HEC-RAS. Local applicants are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• PE license required.
• 3+ years’ water resources engineering experience.
• Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, GEO-RAS, storm drain analysis.
• Experience with HEC-RAS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management for water resources projects.
• Conduct hydraulic/hydrologic modeling and stormwater design.
• Lead design calculations and prepare plans/specifications for detention facilities and drainage systems.
• Plan, organize and lead mid-to-large teams on projects.
• Develop planning documentation and support water resources permitting.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Water resources

Project management

Communication skills

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-1/HEC-HMS

GEO-RAS

HEC-RAS

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.

HDR is looking for a Water / Wastewater Engineer to join our South Carolina Water Business Group. In the role of Water / Wastewater Engineer, we\'ll count on you to:

• Provide project engineering and task management, conduct difficult to complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design; collect, assimilate and present data in reports, memos and public forums
• Lead production of design calculations and technical reports; and lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures
• Work independently in addition to planning, organizing and assisting groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
• Conduct water resources planning, plan formulation and concept development, and develop planning documentation
• Assist in water resources permitting efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in water resources engineering projects
• Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, GEO-RAS, storm drain system analysis
• Experience with HEC-RAS
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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-South Carolina-Columbia Other Locations: United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill, United States-South Carolina-Charleston Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Water Treatment Job Posting: Apr 15, 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.