HDR

Water / Wastewater Engineer (Hydraulic Modeling)

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

Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or relevant license
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or related engineering fields
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in water-focused projects
  • Proficient in hydraulic modeling software and GIS tools
  • Strong communication skills for teamwork and client interactions
  • Experience in project management and budget assistance

Responsibilities

  • Develop and calibrate water and wastewater hydraulic models
  • Perform GIS data analysis and preliminary engineering
  • Conduct alternatives analysis and cost analysis for projects
  • Engage in client meetings and present project findings
  • Write reports and develop proposal scopes with cost estimates
  • Oversee project team tasks and ensure quality assurance
  • Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a diverse team of engineers and scientists
  • Engagement in projects impacting local communities in the Carolinas
  • Employee-owned company culture promoting collaboration
  • Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities
  • Access to advanced engineering tools and software
Full Job Description
HDR is looking for a Water / Wastewater Professional Engineer with a focus in utility planning using hydraulic modeling to join our team of Engineers, Scientists and Project Managers to support projects for HDR clients in North Carolina and South Carolina. This position may be based out of our NC offices: Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Asheville, or Wilmington. The ideal candidate will have a background involving the delivery of utility infrastructure engineering master planning, design, and hydraulic modeling projects associated with water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, and water reuse systems. They will be responsible to develop and calibrate water and wastewater hydraulic models, perform GIS data analysis, alternatives analysis, preliminary engineering, cost analysis, and capital project development. Other responsibilities also include client interaction in project meetings and presentations, report writing, and developing proposal scopes with level of effort estimates. This role may include task-level responsibility for project teams, mentoring and quality assurance/quality control activities for hydraulic modeling and master planning projects. Preferred Qualifications • Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina • MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in utility hydraulic modeling and infrastructure engineering design • Knowledge and experience with wastewater collection system and/or water distribution system hydraulic modeling software • Willing to learn and grow technical and professional skills to meet client and market need • Must have excellent communication skills and thrive working in a team environment • Prior experience leading teams, managing projects, assisting with project budgeting • Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, mapping and analysi • Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor-owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, or engineering consulting firm is beneficial • Experience working with clients in North Carolina and South Carolina, local candidates are preferred *LI-SM1 Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or related engineering fields • A minimum of 3 years 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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10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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