HDR

Water Resources Engineer

HDR$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
  • Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
  • Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Commitment to active participation in an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for various water projects
  • Develop and evaluate stormwater management systems and flood control facilities
  • Prepare design calculations, reports, and engineering documentation
  • Provide project engineering support, coordinating scope, schedule, and budget
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and agency representatives
  • Collect and analyze technical data for reporting and presentations
  • Perform technical reviews and ensure compliance with quality standards

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative work environment with experts across disciplines
  • Chance to contribute to sustainable water resource management
  • Involvement in projects that directly impact public health and safety
  • Employee-owned culture emphasizing participation and ownership
Full Job Description
We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

In the role of Water Resources Engineer, we'll count on you to:

  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for flood risk reduction, storm drainage, floodplain mapping, watershed planning, stream restoration, and stormwater infrastructure improvement projects.
  • Develop and evaluate stormwater collection systems, detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, and other hydraulic structures.
  • Prepare design calculations, technical reports, memoranda, engineering plans, specifications, and planning documentation.
  • Provide project engineering and task management support, including coordination of scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate effectively with project managers, technical leads, multidisciplinary teams, clients, and agency representatives.
  • Collect, analyze, and clearly present technical data in reports, meetings, and public forums.
  • Perform technical reviews and QA/QC in accordance with project requirements and HDR quality standards.
  • Support water resources planning, concept development, alternatives evaluation, and permitting efforts.
  • Apply current modeling, GIS, and engineering tools and contribute to improved technical workflows and project delivery.
  • Perform other duties as needed.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, or a related field
  • Experience in the Texas water resources and stormwater market
  • Experience serving as a task lead, deputy project manager, or project manager
  • Experience coordinating technical work across multiple disciplines, staff, or projects
  • Experience preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and permit documentation
  • Experience performing technical reviews and QA/QC


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
  • Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • Excellent oral and written communication 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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10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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