HDR

Water Resources Engineer

HDR$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Experience in executing technical studies and designing water projects
  • Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required
  • Skilled in independent decision-making
  • Self-motivated, capable of working both independently and in teams
  • Commitment to an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex assignments using engineering techniques and procedures
  • Make decisions on design and engineering procedures
  • Act as technical specialist or project manager for mid-size projects
  • Supervise a small team of professionals and technicians
  • Execute additional tasks as required

Benefits

  • Engaged, employee-owned culture that values inclusion
  • Opportunities to contribute to public health and environmental sustainability
  • Support for employee networking and belonging through diverse Employee Network Groups
  • Chance to lead impactful projects and drive community progress
  • Emphasis on personal and professional development
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 Engineer, we'll count on you to: • Take responsibility for performing complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures • Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed • Function as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects as needed • Supervise small staff of professionals and technicians as needed • Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications • A minimum of 3 years experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing and creating plans and specifications for water focused projects • Preference is given to local candidates #LI-JC7 Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field • Previous experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing and creating plans and specifications for water focused 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. • Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the results • Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task • 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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