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HDR · 18 hours ago

Hydraulics Engineer

HDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment and fostering a culture of inclusion. As a Hydraulics Engineer, you will provide project engineering and task management, conduct hydraulic modeling, and assist in water resources permitting efforts, contributing to the design of transportation systems that support economic vitality and public safety.

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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 modelingWater resources engineeringProfessional Engineer licenseMicrostationAutoCADCivil 3DGISStormwater treatment designCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree
Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
MS Office knowledge
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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

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

H1B Sponsorship

HDR has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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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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