HDR

Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

HDR • $88K — $105K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental, water resources, or related fields
  • Professional engineering license in the relevant jurisdiction
  • Minimum 3 years' licensed experience in stormwater and water resources
  • Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic design, modeling, and preparing drainage reports
  • Experience with design software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration and marketing support
  • Master's degree and PE preferred for advantageous positioning

Responsibilities

  • Provide project engineering for transportation and public transportation clients
  • Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic modeling and design
  • Design stormwater collection systems and facilities
  • Collect and present data in various formats to stakeholders
  • Produce design calculations and technical engineering reports
  • Prepare plans and specifications for hydraulic structures
  • Collaborate and lead teams on drainage design and analysis projects

Benefits

  • Employee-owned culture fostering investment in the company's success
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education
  • Team collaboration in a supportive work environment
  • Potential for career progression and obtaining professional licensure
  • Involvement in significant transportation projects with regional impact
Full Job Description
In the role of Transportation Hydraulics Engineer, we'll count on you to:

  • The primary duties of the Drainage Engineer are to provide project engineering with a focus on transportation projects and public transportation clients throughout the Southern California Region.
  • Anticipated work tasks may include:
    • Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
    • Conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design
    • Collect, assimilate, and present data in reports, memos and public forums
    • Production of design calculations and technical reports
    • Lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, and other hydraulic structures
  • Will work independently as well as assist groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task. Will be involved in highway and railroad drainage design and plans production for Caltrans and Municipal clients, drainage analysis and documentation, and stormwater management design & permitting.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in water resources or related discipline
  • 3 years of experience in roadway or railroad drainage engineering projects is preferred.
  • PE or ability to obtain within 12 months. Candidates hired without their PE will have the title of Drainage EIT and will be expected to obtain their PE for career progression
  • Previous work experience with CalTrans projects (studies and design) is preferred.
  • Project experience and existing relationships with local DOT and municipal clients
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Preference will be given to local candidates.
  • Strong leadership, planning, mentoring and staff management experience
  • Advanced knowledge of stormwater engineering concepts and H&H modeling programs and ArcGIS
  • Ability to work in the office to allow for collaboration


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental, water resources or other related fields
  • Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
  • A minimum of 3 years' licensed experience in stormwater and water resources
  • Demonstrated design skills, communication skills and ability to collaborate with various teams
  • Technical proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic design and analyses, modelling, permitting, and preparing drainage reports
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads Designer focused on storm system design
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to support marketing efforts
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture


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.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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