Leadership and Technical ’s Coastal Engineering Program

Leadership and Technical Opportunities in HDR’s Coastal Engineering Program

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Employee‑owned HDR is currently seeking qualified individuals to provide project, geographic, and technical leadership in our growing coastal engineering and restoration program.

Our portfolio of award‑winning coastal projects showcases our team’s expertise across architecture, federal, transportation, and water resources. We lead solutions to the nation’s toughest coastal engineering and restoration challenges and are ranked #5 in ENR’s 2025 Top Water Design Firm rankings.

We seek coastal engineers skilled in:

• Analysis & design of coastal restoration projects, including marsh restoration and beach nourishment;
• Shoreline protection projects such as revetments and breakwaters;
• Navigation projects incorporating dredging, marinas, and harbor design;
• Creating plans, specifications, and project management.

Preferred expertise includes wave growth and transformation, coastal and estuarine hydrodynamics, littoral processes, sediment transport, marine dredging, and basic geotechnical or structural systems.

Interested candidates should express interest by following the online "apply" prompts and provide a resume along with a brief note on preferred geographic locations. Your information will be reviewed by HDR’s Coastal Leadership team and HR. If we identify a fit, we will contact you to discuss opportunities.

This expression of interest is not a formal application for a specific position. You are also encouraged to explore our job board and apply to direct openings that interest you.

• Primary location:
  United States, Texas, Corpus Christi
• Other locations:
  United States – Texas;
  United States – Louisiana (Metairie);
  United States – Washington (Bellevue);
  United States – Massachusetts (Boston);
  United States – Oregon;
  United States – California (Long Beach);
  United States – Alabama (Mobile);
  United States – Hawaii;
  United States – North Carolina (Wilmington);
  United States – New York;
  United States – Alaska;
  United States – Florida;
  United States – Texas (Houston);
  United States – Alabama;
  United States – Louisiana (Lafayette);
  United States – Hawaii (Honolulu);
  United States – Mississippi (Jackson area);
  United States – South Carolina (Charleston);
  United States – South Carolina;
  United States – Oregon (Portland);
  United States – New York;
  United States – Washington;
  United States – North Carolina;
  United States – Florida (Jacksonville);
  United States – Alaska (Anchorage);
  United States – Louisiana;
  United States – Washington (Seattle);
  United States – Florida (Tampa);
  United States – California;
  United States – Mississippi;
  United States – Massachusetts
• Industry: Water
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Employee status:
  Regular
• Job posting date:
  Dec 11, 2025
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Design Services