Water Resources Engineer

HDR is currently in need of a Water Resources Engineer to join one of our design teams within the Dams, Levees, and Civil Works Group in Minnesota.

This individual will work with a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of civil, geotechnical, structural, and water resources engineers and will be responsible for the water resources and civil design of surface water conveyance, dams, levees, and other infrastructure projects.

• Focus on projects including flood risk reduction, levees, dam and spillway rehabilitation, channel restoration/rehabilitation, wetland restoration, stormwater detention and conveyance, riverine structures.
• Lead tasks using the application of various design engineering and modeling techniques in the development of water resource projects for federal, state and local municipalities.
• Develop construction documents, including site and feature layout using CAD-based software and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to support design.
• Produce design calculations, draft technical reports and perform water resources studies.
• Develop construction quantity estimates and engineer’s opinion of probable cost.
• Mentor less experienced engineers in performing tasks and developing skills.
• Coordinate between the various disciplines in development of water resources project construction documents.
• Assist in the development of project pursuits and project scope and fee development.

• 5+ years water resources design experience.
• Familiarity with CAD-based design software including AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Bentley ORD.
• Familiarity with H&H design software including HEC‑RAS, SWMM, or other channel/conduit hydraulic analysis software.
• Knowledge of Federal floodplain, dam, and levee policies and engineering requirements.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent field.
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
  Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

United States
- Minnesota
- Saint Louis Park

Water

Full‑time

Regular

Sep 16, 2025

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.