HDR

Water Resources Project Manager/Engineer

HDR$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Minimum of 10 years in Water Resources
  • Experience with HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, Storm CAD
  • Familiarity with DOT drainage design criteria
  • Experience in hydrology/hydraulics and flood control design
  • Excellent writing and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive project and task management
  • Conduct complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
  • Collect and present data in various formats
  • Lead design calculations and technical report preparation
  • Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analysis including dam safety assessments
  • Support the development of risk management programs
  • Mentor project teams and junior staff in various tasks

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with an employee-owned culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
  • Involvement in significant projects with federal and state agencies
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and software
  • Flexible working arrangements to encourage work-life balance
Full Job Description
In the role of Water Resources Project Manager/Engineer, we'll count on you to: • Provide project and task management • Conduct difficult to complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling • Collect, assimilate and present data in reports, memos and public forums • Lead production of design calculations and technical report • Lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of hydraulic structures • Lead, assist with, or provide oversight of hydrologic, hydraulic, and dam/levee breach analyses. • Support leadership and expansion of HDR's consequence services and risk management program including client and strategic project development with federal and state government agencies, water agencies and utilities, and power utilities. • Work independently as project manager and provide oversight and mentorship of project and junior staff. • Provide project/task management and proposal preparation management and support • Work independently in addition to planning, organizing and supervising the work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task • Serve as project manager on larger projects as needed • Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications • Minimum of 7 years project management experience. • Experience with dams, water conveyances or other constructed project works and infrastructure regulated by FERC, USACE or other federal/state agencies. • Knowledge and experience with risk assessment and potential failure modes analysis. • Experience working with a multi-discipline team and providing expert level guidance on dam safety and risk assessments. • Experience performing consequence analyses with use of software (e.g. LifeSim, RCEM, other). • Experience performing 1D and 2D hydrologic and hydraulic analyses with use of software (e.g. HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, RMC-RFA, other). • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task. • Strong technical writing abilities, solid engineering background, and effective presentation skills are necessary for this position. • Master's degree in civil engineering. #LI-MV3 Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field • A minimum of 10 years Water Resources experience • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. • HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, Storm CAD, Haested Methods • Experience in water resources planning, hydrology/hydraulics and drainage/flood control design • Familiarity with DOT drainage design criteria • Experience in FEMA studies a plus • Excellent writing and communication skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a project team • 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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1917

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