Water / Wastewater Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Water / Wastewater Engineer for their South Carolina Water Business Group. This full-time role involves performing complex hydraulic modeling, leading design calculations, and effectively managing water resources projects to support diverse community needs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in water resources engineering projects.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management.
• Lead production of design calculations and technical reports.
• Conduct water resources planning and permitting efforts.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Project engineering and task management

Hydraulic and hydrologic modeling

Stormwater collection systems modeling and design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field

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

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in water resources engineering projects
• Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, GEO-RAS, storm drain system analysis
• Experience withHEC-RAS
• Local candidates are preferred
• *LI-SM1

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

Primary Location

: United States-South Carolina-Columbia

Other Locations

Other Locations

: United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill, United States-South Carolina-Charleston

Industry

: Water

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Water Treatment

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Apr 15, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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