Drainage Engineer

HDR employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and respected, empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion, we continually consider our impact on the world. Read more about HDR’s story in our video.

We believe transportation is more than movement—it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental specialists, economists, management consultants and others to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence. Whether modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to lead progress and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible in your community and around the world.

In the role of Drainage Engineer, we’ll count on you to:

• Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects
• Oversee the work of CAD Designers, and possibly other EITs
• Prepare detailed engineering stormwater and storm sewer designs, and bridge hydraulics reports, for roadway and highway projects
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for roadway and highway projects
• Prepare permit application packages for the water management districts
• Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed

• Florida PE license must be obtained within 6 months of hire if licensed in another state
• Experience with stormwater design and stormwater modeling in ICPR
• Proficiency with Microstation ORD, and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with stormwater permitting with SJRWMD, SWFWMD, or SFWMD

• 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 (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley Concept Station 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 in our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
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.

Our Commitment
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-Florida-Orlando

Highway + Road

Full-time

Regular

Feb 10, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

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

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