HDR · 1 week ago
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employees. In the role of Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will manage projects and conduct complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling while leading teams to design various hydraulic structures.
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Hiring Manager
Meisha Jackson, CIR
Responsibilities
Provide project and task management; conduct difficult to complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling; conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design; collect, assimilate and present data in reports, memos and public forums; lead production of design calculations and technical reports; and lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures
Work independently in addition to planning, organizing and supervising the work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
Serve as project manager on larger projects as needed
Prepare proposal, scopes of work and contract cost estimates
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
A minimum of 10 years Water Resources experience
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, Storm CAD, Haested Methods
Experience in water resources planning, hydrology/hydraulics and drainage/flood control design
Familiarity with DOT drainage design criteria
Experience in FEMA studies a plus
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
MSCE
Preference given to local candidates
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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