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HDR · 6 hours ago

Hydraulics Engineer

HDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment and making a positive impact on the world. As a Hydraulics Engineer, you will provide project engineering and task management, conduct hydraulic modeling, and assist in the design of stormwater collection systems and other hydraulic structures.

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Responsibilities

Provide project engineering 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 assisting groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
Conduct hydraulics planning, plan formulation and concept development, and develop planning documentation
Assist in water resources permitting efforts
Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

Hydraulic modelingStormwater designWater resources engineeringMicrostationAutoCADCivil 3DGISHydraflowStormCADCivilStormHydraulic Design ManualPlanning documentationPublic speakingTechnical reportingTeam management

Required

Provide project engineering 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 assisting groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
Conduct hydraulics planning, plan formulation and concept development, and develop planning documentation
Assist in water resources permitting efforts
Perform other duties as needed

Preferred

Master's degree
Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
Proficiency with Microstation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS and using pipe networks in Civil 3D
Proficiency with design software as appropriate such as Hydraflow, StormCAD, CivilStorm, HY-8, Storm and Sanitary Analysis, HydroCAD, Flowmaster, and InfoDrainage
Strong understanding of the FHWA and MDT Hydraulic Design Manual
Knowledge of culvert/pipe rehabilitation methodologies
Proficiency with stormwater treatment design
A minimum of 3 years experience in hydraulics engineering projects

Company

HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Galen Meysenburg
CFO
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Jeff Glover
Colorado Area Water Group Chief Engineer
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