Water Resources Engineer

Job Summary

As part of the Water Business Group, the Water Resources Engineer will help shape how communities manage water for generations to come, supporting public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

• Provide project engineering and task management, conduct complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, stormwater collection system modeling and design; collect, assimilate, and present data in reports, memos, and public forums.
• Lead production of design calculations and technical reports, and prepare engineering plans and specifications for the design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures.
• Work independently; plan, organize, and assist medium to large teams of professionals and technicians as required by the project/task.
• Conduct water resources planning, formulation of plans, concept development, and develop planning documentation.
• Assist in water resources permitting efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in water resources engineering projects.
• Experience with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and storm drain system analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects.

Requires a professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng.).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture is a must.

United States – Texas – Austin

Water

Full‑time

Regular

Business Class:
Stormwater / Wet Weather

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.