Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

HDR • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

HDR is hiring a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to support the engineering development of urban and rural highway and roadway projects, stormwater management plans, and floodplain evaluations. Working under the direction of a Project Manager and Senior Hydraulic Engineers, the engineer prepares designs for infrastructure projects of varying size and complexity and participates in work from drainage feasibility analysis through final design and construction.

The role includes technical work in hydrology and hydraulics, floodplain evaluations, stormwater modeling, bridge hydraulics and scour, roadway drainage, erosion and sediment control, water quality and attenuation systems, and permitting. The engineer may take on project management duties, support project delivery, coordinate with clients, and guide designers and junior engineers. HDR emphasizes quality, collaboration, professional growth, and participation in its employee-owned culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, or a related field.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position.
• 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 the ability to support marketing efforts.
• Commitment to actively participating in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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