Water Resources Engineer

HDR • Omaha, NE

3d

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?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Water Resources Engineer, we'll count on you to:
Perform project and task-level management activities, as well as project engineering working on the application of various engineering studies, and design in the development and analysis of projects related to water resources, water supply planning, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
Development of 1D/2D hydrologic and hydraulic models to assess project impacts to floodplains
Development of dam and levee breach modeling
Conduct analyses to develop alternatives, design options, or recommendations for water resource projects, dam designs, dam assessments, and reservoir operations
Lead/develop preparation of reports and collect, assimilate, and present data in technical and non-technical reports.
Individual should be able to work independently as well as plan, organize, and assist groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians.
Assist with business development activities including client relations, marketing pursuits, and project proposals.
Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and software including experience with: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoHMS, HEC –GeoRAS, ArcGIS.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience in water resources engineering 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 10 years experience in water resources engineering projects

Responsibilities

• Perform project and task-level management activities, as well as project engineering working on the application of various engineering studies, and design in the development and analysis of projects related to water resources, water supply planning, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Development of 1D/2D hydrologic and hydraulic models to assess project impacts to floodplains
• Development of dam and levee breach modeling
• Conduct analyses to develop alternatives, design options, or recommendations for water resource projects, dam designs, dam assessments, and reservoir operations
• Lead/develop preparation of reports and collect, assimilate, and present data in technical and non-technical reports.
• Individual should be able to work independently as well as plan, organize, and assist groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians.
• Assist with business development activities including client relations, marketing pursuits, and project proposals.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and software including experience with: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoHMS, HEC –GeoRAS, ArcGIS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees