Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer

H&H is offering an exciting opportunity for a Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer to join our growing Reston, VA office. With over 138 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm. Our clients rely on us for intricate and innovative engineering solutions, managing entire life cycles from study and planning to design and construction. With over 600 talented employees across 30 offices nationwide, H&H efficiently handles assignments of all sizes, types, and delivery methods across the country and around the globe.

• Apply engineering principles to independently execute and coordinate design projects
• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of drainage systems and bridge/culvert studies
• Track effort and manage resources
• Coordinate design elements with project partners and team members
• Provide professional mentoring to EITs and designers
• Lead the drainage design to support schematic designs and PS&E in VA
• Contribute to proposal management (SOQs and RFPs)
• Oversee engineering phases within major or moderate-sized projects
• Conduct and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic design calculations for stormwater management and bridge hydraulic studies
• Coordinate environmental compliance efforts with design teams and permit applications
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating design tasks across disciplines
• Prepare and review technical documents, including plans, specifications and estimates
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines for design integration and project support

• BS in Civil Engineering and more than five years’ experience in Hydraulics & Hydrology with a concentration on VDOT
• Licensed Virginia PE; eligibility for comity through other jurisdictions also acceptable
• Proficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings and topographical information for project design
• Ability to validate design computations
• Knowledge and judgment to develop construction cost estimates
• Effective in client meetings and internal team coordination to ensure project deadlines and quality standards
• Familiar with FHWA, USACE, and AASHTO design guidance and VDEW Stormwater and Soil Erosion Standards
• VDEQ Stormwater Management (SWM) Plan Reviewer Certification desirable
• Experience with software such as HEC‑RAS, HY‑8, SRH‑2D, Hydro
  
  CAD, Storm and Sanitary Analysis, Micro Station (including InRoads or Open Roads), AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS software (preferred)
• Project background with hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, floodplain studies, hydraulic modeling, bridge scour, and environmental permitting
• Detail‑oriented, self‑starting team player adept at managing multiple projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with math skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package and 401(k).

EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS