Water / Wastewater Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water / Wastewater Engineer to join our South Carolina Water Business Group in Columbia. You will provide project engineering and task management, and conduct hydraulic/hydrologic modeling.

Responsibilities include design calculations, preparation of plans and specs for detention facilities and storm drains, and leading technical reporting. PE licensure and 3+ years in water resources are preferred; MS degree is a plus. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Active participant in our employee‑owned culture is a must

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management; conduct hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling; collect, assimilate and present data in reports/memos
• Lead design calculations and reports; prepare plans and specifications for detention facilities and storm drains
• Work independently and manage groups of professionals and technicians on projects
• Conduct water resources planning and permit efforts

Skills

PE license

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS degree

Tools

HEC-1

HEC-HMS

GEO-RAS

HEC-RAS

Storm drain analysis

Job description

HDR is looking for a Water / Wastewater Engineer to join our South Carolina Water Business Group. As a Water / Wastewater Engineer, you will:

• 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
• 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

Location

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

Business Class: Water Treatment

Job Posting Date: April 15, 2025