Water Resources Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully 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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:\' ' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe water is more than a resource, it\'s a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you\'ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you\'re modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people\'s lives. This isn\'t just a job, it\'s a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. In the role of Water Resources Engineer, we\'ll count on you to: Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for flood risk reduction, storm drainage, floodplain mapping, watershed planning, stream restoration, and stormwater infrastructure improvement projects. Develop and evaluate stormwater collection systems, detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, and other hydraulic structures. Prepare design calculations, technical reports, memoranda, engineering plans, specifications, and planning documentation. Provide project engineering and task management support, including coordination of scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables. Coordinate effectively with project managers, technical leads, multidisciplinary teams, clients, and agency representatives. Collect, analyze, and clearly present technical data in reports, meetings, and public forums. Perform technical reviews and QA/QC in accordance with project requirements and HDR quality standards. Support water resources planning, concept development, alternatives evaluation, and permitting efforts. Apply current modeling, GIS, and engineering tools and contribute to improved technical workflows and project delivery. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications Master\'s degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, or a related field Experience in the Texas water resources and stormwater market Experience serving as a task lead, deputy project manager, or project manager Experience coordinating technical work across multiple disciplines, staff, or projects Experience preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and permit documentation Experience performing technical reviews and QA/QC Qualifications Required Qualifications 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 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.