Water / Wastewater Engineer

HDR; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join their dynamic team in South Carolina. This full-time role involves project engineering, hydraulic modeling, and leading design efforts for stormwater systems and flood control facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in water resources engineering, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment. Join a company that values diversity and empowers its employee-owners to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in water resources engineering projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling.
• Lead production of design calculations and technical reports.

Skills

Hydraulic Modeling

Hydrologic Modeling

Stormwater Collection Systems

Engineering Plans and Specifications

Water Resources Planning

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS degree

Tools

HEC-1

HEC-HMS

GEO-RAS

HEC-RAS

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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?

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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.

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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