Principal Project Manager - Hydraulic Modeling

Principal Project Manager - Hydraulic ModelingAt 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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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.HDR is looking for a Hydraulic Modeling Principal Project Manager to join our North Carolina Water Business Group. The successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of our Water Business Group program. This position will collaborate with and leverage HDR staff across the company and teaming partners to develop solutions for our clients. The primary duties of this position include pursuing, planning, managing, and delivering all aspects of utility management projects. They will also be expected to:Actively lead our growing North Carolina modeling services.Collaborate with HDR technical leaders, operations leaders, market sector directors, project managers, and project teams to deliver world class quality modeling services.Actively engage with the local project teams and assist in Go/No-Go discussions, project risk assessments, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and negotiations as required.Participate in client relationship management, client presentations, conference presentations, and interviews.Participate in scope, schedule, and budget development for projects.Provide project delivery support including planning, contract administration and management, technical consulting, and subcontract management.Actively participate in AWWA or WEF and NC One Water.Mentor and develop other employees.Perform other duties as needed.Preferred Qualifications:Professional Engineer (PE) license in North CarolinaMS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related fieldMinimum of 15 years of progressive experience in utility hydraulic modeling and infrastructure engineering designKnowledge and experience with wastewater collection system and/or water distribution system hydraulic modeling softwareWilling to learn and grow technical and professional skills to meet client and market needsMust have excellent communication skills and thrive working in a team environmentPrior experience leading teams, managing projects, assisting with project budgetingProficiency in ArcGIS Pro, mapping and analysisExperience working for a public, municipal, or investor-owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, or engineering consulting firm is beneficialLocal candidates are preferredRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering15 years related experienceA minimum 7 years project management experienceRequires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skillsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustPrimary LocationUnited States-North Carolina-RaleighOther LocationsUnited States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-AshevilleIndustryWaterScheduleFull-timeEmployee StatusRegular BusinessClass : Utility Management ServicesJob PostingMay 21, 2026