Water​/Wastewater Engineer; Hydraulic Modeling

HDR is looking for a Water / Wastewater Professional Engineer with experience in utility planning using hydraulic modeling to join our team of Engineers, Scientists and Project Managers to support projects for HDR clients in North Carolina and South Carolina. This position may be based out of HDR offices in Greenville (SC), Raleigh, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Asheville, or Wilmington (NC).

At HDR, our employee-owners are engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.

• Develop and calibrate water and wastewater hydraulic models, including model setup, data collection, calibration, and validation.
• Perform GIS data analysis, alternatives analysis, preliminary engineering, cost analysis, and capital project development.
• Engage with clients in project meetings and presentations, write reports, and develop proposal scopes with level of effort estimates.
• May include task-level responsibility for project teams, mentoring and quality assurance / quality control for hydraulic modeling and master planning projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered
• Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for results
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of tasks
• Commitment to being an active participant of an employee-owned culture

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in utility hydraulic modeling and infrastructure engineering design
• Knowledge and experience with wastewater collection systems and/or water distribution system hydraulic modeling software
• Willing to learn and grow technical and professional skills to meet client and market needs
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a team environment
• Prior experience leading teams, managing projects, and assisting with project budgeting
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, mapping and analysis
• Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor-owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, or engineering consulting firm
• Experience working with clients in North Carolina and South Carolina
• Local candidates are preferred

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

United States-North Carolina-Raleigh

United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem;
Charlotte;
United States-South Carolina-Greenville;
United States-North Carolina-Wilmington;
United States-North Carolina-Asheville

Water

Full-time

Regular

Utility Management Services

Jul 28, 2025

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories or arrest and conviction records.