Water Resources Engineer

Water Resources Engineer

HDR is an employee‑owned company committed to inclusion and innovation.

• Provide project engineering and task management for hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, stormwater collection systems modeling and design; conduct research, prepare technical reports, and lead design calculations and engineering plans for detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures.
• Work independently and plan, organize, and assist medium to large professional teams.
• Conduct water resources planning, develop formulation and concept development, and create planning documentation.
• Assist in water resources permitting efforts.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

• MS degree
• Minimum of 3 years experience in water resources engineering projects
• Experience with HEC‑1, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, GEO‑RAS and storm drain system analysis
• Preference given to local candidates

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to HDR's employee‑owned culture is required

Fulton, MD: $83,391 - $119,130. Washington, DC: $90,972 - $129,960.

Primary location:
United States, Virginia, Vienna. Other locations:
Washington DC, Glen Allen, Roanoke, Virginia Beach, Maryland – Fulton.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

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.