Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

HDR • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? In the role of Transportation Hydraulics Engineer, we'll count on you to serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager and Senior Hydraulic Engineers on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects, stormwater management plans, and floodplain evaluations. You will prepare detailed engineering designs for infrastructure projects ranging from small-scale improvements to large, complex, multi-phase programs. You will participate in activities ranging from drainage feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase. You will also assume some project management duties and interact with clients, and assist project delivery efforts, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination. Responsibilities include preparation and review of hydraulic calculations and design deliverables, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, floodplain impact and compensation evaluations, stormwater modelling, bridge hydraulic and scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting. You will guide and monitor the work of designers and junior engineers, fostering professional growth and verifying high-quality work through technical reviews and knowledge sharing. You will also contribute to the advancement of the best internal practices, participate in quality assurance/quality control processes, and represent the organization in professional forums, conferences, and industry committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental, water resources or other related fields.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• A minimum of 3 years' licensed experience in stormwater and water resources.
• Demonstrated design skills, communication skills and ability to collaborate with various teams.
• Technical proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic design and analyses, modelling, permitting, and preparing drainage reports.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads Designer focused on storm system design.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to support marketing efforts.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in water resources or related discipline.
• 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 and H&H modeling programs and ArcGIS.
• Ability to work in the office to allow for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager and Senior Hydraulic Engineers on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects, stormwater management plans, and floodplain evaluations.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for infrastructure projects ranging from small-scale improvements to large, complex, multi-phase programs.
• Participate in activities ranging from drainage feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase.
• Assume some project management duties and interact with clients.
• Assist project delivery efforts, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Preparation and review of hydraulic calculations and design deliverables, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, floodplain impact and compensation evaluations, stormwater modelling, bridge hydraulic and scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting.
• Guide and monitor the work of designers and junior engineers, fostering professional growth and verifying high-quality work through technical reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the advancement of the best internal practices, participate in quality assurance/quality control processes, and represent the organization in professional forums, conferences, and industry committees.

Benefits

• Employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities.
• Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level