HDR

Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

HDR$70K — $95K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental, water resources or related fields.
  • Professional engineering license relevant to the job location.
  • Minimum of 3 years' licensed experience in stormwater and water resources.
  • Proven design, communication, and collaborative skills across teams.
  • Technical proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic design, modelling, and permitting with experience in drainage reporting.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads Designer for storm system design.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, contributing to marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Serve in a technical role supporting project leaders on engineering for highway/roadway projects.
  • Prepare detailed engineering designs for a range of infrastructure projects.
  • Participate from feasibility analysis to final design and construction phases.
  • Assume project management tasks and maintain client relationships.
  • Assist in project delivery aspects like scope, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
  • Conduct hydraulic calculations and prepare design deliverables such as hydrologic analyses and stormwater modelling.
  • Guide designers and junior engineers, ensuring high-quality work and providing mentorship.

Benefits

  • Participation in an employee-owned culture promoting engagement.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship in the workplace.
  • Involvement in quality assurance/quality control processes.
  • Representation in professional forums, conferences, and industry committees.
  • Collaboration opportunities in a team-oriented office environment.
Full Job Description
In the role of Transportation Hydraulics Engineer, we'll count on you to: • Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager and Senior Hydraulic Engineers on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects, stormwater management plans, and floodplain evaluations. • Prepare detailed engineering designs for infrastructure projects ranging from small-scale improvements to large, complex, multi-phase programs • Participate in activities ranging from drainage feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase • Assume some project management duties and interact with clients • Assist project delivery efforts, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination • Preparation and review of hydraulic calculations and design deliverables, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, floodplain impact and compensation evaluations, stormwater modelling, bridge hydraulic and scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting • Guide and monitor the work of designers and junior engineers, fostering professional growth and verifying high-quality work through technical reviews and knowledge sharing • Contribute to the advancement of the best internal practices, participate in quality assurance/quality control processes, and represent the organization in professional forums, conferences, and industry committees Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree in water resources or related discipline • Strong leadership, planning, mentoring and staff management experience • Project experience and existing relationships with local DOT and municipal clients • 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.
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Size
10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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