Water Resources Engineer

HDR • Saint Louis Park, MN

98d

About The Position

HDR is currently in need of a Water Resources Engineer to join one of our design teams within the Dams, Levees, and Civil Works Group in Minnesota. This individual will work with a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of civil, geotechnical, structural, and water resources engineers and will be responsible for the water resources and civil design of surface water conveyance, dams, levees, and other infrastructure projects.

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

• MS degree.
• 5+ years water resources design experience.
• Familiarity with CAD-based design software including AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Bentley ORD.
• Familiarity with H&H design software including HEC-RAS, SWMM, or other channel/conduit hydraulic analysis software.
• Knowledge of Federal floodplain, dam, and levee policies and engineering requirements.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Focus on projects including flood risk reduction, levees, dam and spillway rehabilitation, channel restoration/rehabilitation, wetland restoration, stormwater detention and conveyance, riverine structures.
• Lead tasks using the application of various design engineering and modeling techniques in the development of water resource projects for federal, state and local municipalities.
• Develop construction documents, including site and feature layout using CAD-based software and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to support design.
• Produce design calculations, draft technical reports and perform water resources studies.
• Develop construction quantity estimates and engineer’s opinion of probable cost.
• Mentor less experienced engineers in performing tasks and developing skills.
• Coordinate between the various disciplines in development of water resources project construction documents.
• Assist in the development of project pursuits and project scope and fee development.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees