HDR

Hydrology and Hydraulics Section Lead

HDR$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in hydrology and hydraulics
  • Professional registration, license or certification may be required
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead hydrologic and hydraulic design for civil engineering projects
  • Review flood modeling and technical reports
  • Conduct flood risk analysis and floodplain management
  • Mentor junior engineers to promote technical excellence
  • Prepare documentation for client and agency approvals
  • Support multi-disciplinary design integration
  • Manage time and multiple projects efficiently

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead major civil engineering projects
  • Employee ownership culture fostering active participation
  • Access to mentorship and coaching opportunities
  • Involvement in advanced technology strategies
  • Engagement with diverse client and agency stakeholders
Full Job Description
In the role of Hydrology and Hydraulics Section Lead, we'll count on you to: Technical: • Lead hydrologic and hydraulic design input for civil engineering projects • Undertake and/or review flood modeling and technical reporting. • Apply advanced engineering techniques to address complex hydraulic challenges • Conduct flood risk analysis, floodplain management, and bridge-related flood assessments, including scour analysis. • Mentor, coach, and provide direction to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical excellence • Stay current with relevant government manuals, guidelines, legislation and best-practice sustainability and flood resiliency approaches • Coordinate with statutory authorities and provide technical guidance for project approvals • Participate in the development and implementation of technology strategies within HDR's engineering practice Leadership and Project Collaboration: • Prepare design and analysis documentation suitable for client and agency approvals • Provide technical input to support integrated multidisciplinary design • Support project delivery in collaboration with Project Managers, including client and stakeholder liaison. • Author reports that are technically sound, grammatically correct, and well organized • Use engineering judgment to determine the best course of action • Manage your time and organization of multiple tasks/projects • Communicate effectively with managers and team members • Pursue efficiencies within your work and operations • Mentor less experienced staff in performing and delegate appropriate tasks Due to client contract requirements, US citizenship or Permanent Resident Status (Green card holder) is required. #LI-JF1 Keywords: Hydrology and Hydraulic Section Lead, hydrology and hydraulics, H&H, flood risk analysis, floodplain management, flood assessments, flood modeling, scour analysi Preferred Qualifications • 10 years civil engineering experience across the full spectrum of H&H Analysis • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering firm • Preference given to local candidates Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • A minimum of 10 years experience • Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role • Strong communication and listening skills • Ability to handle multiple assignments • Good leadership and organizational skills • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1917

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