HDR

Water Resources Engineer

HDR$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
  • Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
  • 5+ years of experience in water resources engineering projects
  • Familiarity with CAD-based software (AutoCAD Civil 3D/Bentley ORD)
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Commitment to an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Lead design tasks for flood risk reduction and water infrastructure projects
  • Develop construction documents using CAD and hydrologic modeling
  • Produce design calculations and draft technical reports
  • Mentor junior engineers in their professional development
  • Estimate construction quantities and prepare cost opinions
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for project development
  • Play a role in proposal and scope development for new projects

Benefits

  • Inclusive and collaborative work culture
  • Participation in employee ownership of the company
  • Access to Employee Network Groups for community building
  • Development opportunities for mentoring and professional growth
Full Job Description
HDR is currently in need of a Water Resources Engineer to join one of our design teams within the Dams, Levees, and Civil Works Group in Minnesota. This individual will work with a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of civil, geotechnical, structural, and water resources engineers and will be responsible for the water resources and civil design of surface water conveyance, dams, levees, and other infrastructure projects. **Primary Responsibilities** In the role of Water Resources Engineer, we'll count on you to: - Focus on projects including flood risk reduction, levees, dam and spillway rehabilitation, channel restoration/rehabilitation, wetland restoration, stormwater detention and conveyance, riverine structures. - Lead tasks using the application of various design engineering and modeling techniques in the development of water resource projects for federal, state and local municipalities - Develop construction documents, including site and feature layout using CAD-based software and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to support design. - Produce design calculations, draft technical reports and perform water resources studies. - Develop construction quantity estimates and engineer's opinion of probable cost. - Mentor less experienced engineers in performing tasks and developing skills. - Coordinate between the various disciplines in development of water resources project construction documents. - Assist in the development of project pursuits and project scope and fee development. **Preferred Qualifications** - MS degree - 5+ years water resources design experience - Familiarity with CAD-based design software including AutoCAD Civll3D and/or Bentley ORD. - Familiarity with H&H design software including HEC-RAS, SWMM, or other channel/conduit hydraulic analysis software. - Knowledge of Federal floodplain, dam, and levee policies and engineering requirements. - Preference will be given to local candidates **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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