Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

HDR•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer for its Transportation Business Group. The role combines project and task-level management, technical leadership, and hands-on engineering across water resources projects. The engineer will lead and develop designs and project documents for water resources infrastructure, prepare technical and non-technical reports and presentations, and support business development through client relations, marketing pursuits, and proposals. As a member of a hydraulic and water resources design team, the engineer will serve as a task lead or project engineer on projects of varying sizes. Work includes hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, roadway drainage, scour assessments, erosion and sediment pollution control, stormwater management, NPDES and waterway permitting, and preparation of related plans and reports. The role also involves supporting project delivery, coordinating with clients and subconsultants, advising junior staff, and helping projects remain on schedule and within budget. HDR describes itself as an employee-owned company committed to an inclusive, collaborative culture and to supporting connected, safe, sustainable, and resilient transportation systems and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, or another related field.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
At least 3 years of licensed experience in stormwater and water resources.
Demonstrated design and communication skills and ability to collaborate with various teams.
Technical proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic design and analyses, modeling, permitting, and preparation of drainage reports.
Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads Designer focused on storm system design.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to support marketing efforts.
Commitment to active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in civil engineering or a related discipline; a master's degree in water resources or a related discipline is also noted.
At least 5 years of transportation hydraulic engineering design experience.
Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer focused on stormwater design and analysis.
HEC-RAS and/or SRH-2D floodplain modeling experience.
ArcGIS Pro and HEC-HMS experience.
Adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.
Strong leadership, planning, mentoring, and staff management experience.
Project experience and existing relationships with local DOT and municipal clients.
Advanced knowledge of stormwater engineering concepts, H&H modeling programs, and ArcGIS.
Ability to work in the office to allow for collaboration.

Responsibilities

Manage projects and tasks, lead and direct technical staff, and perform hands-on project engineering throughout project phases.
Manage and lead the development of engineering designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for water resources infrastructure.
Serve as a task lead or project engineer on projects of varying sizes as part of a hydraulic and water resources design team.
Support project delivery and business development, including client relations, marketing pursuits, and project proposals.
Perform hydraulic design using local or national standards, including hydrology and hydraulic analyses, scour assessments, roadway drainage design, hydraulic reports, erosion and sediment pollution control, stormwater management design, NPDES, and waterway permits.
Prepare contour grading and drainage plans, erosion and sediment pollution control plans, drainage profiles, and post-construction stormwater management plans.
Assist with preparing specifications, construction cost estimates, project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
Communicate with clients verbally and in writing and coordinate with subconsultants.
Support and advise junior engineers and technical staff; prepare reports, technical memoranda, and presentations, including visualizations of data.
Help keep projects on schedule and within budget and perform other duties as needed.