Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

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HDR currently has an opening for a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to join our team in the Ohio Offices.

The primary duties are to provide project engineering, task management and project management with a focus on transportation projects and public transportation clients throughout the Midwest Region. Anticipated work tasks may include; conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design, conduct stormwater management modeling and design; collect, assimilate, and present data in reports, memos and public forums; lead production of design calculations and technical reports; and lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, and other hydraulic structures. Will work independently as well as plan, organize, and lead small to medium groups of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task. Will conduct water resources planning, plan formulation, concept development, and develop planning documentation. Will assist in stormwater permitting efforts. Will be involved with and lead teams in highway drainage design and plan production for ODOT and Municipal clients, drainage analysis and documentation, and stormwater management design & permitting and project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Drainage engineering projects

• Strong leadership, planning, mentoring and staff management experience

• Technical proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic design and analysis, modeling, and preparing drainage reports.

• Previous work experience with A/E/C firm

Keywords: Transportation Hydraulics Engineer, Drainage Engineer, Water Resources Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Hydrologic Engineer, Hydrologic Modeling, Hydraulic Modeling, Stormwater Modeling & Design, Stormwater Management, Stormwater Collection Systems, Flood Control Design, Detention Facility Design, Highway Drainage Design, Drainage Analysis, Water Resources Planning, Engineering Calculations, Technical Report Writing, Engineering Plans & Specifications, Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) Analysis, Stormwater Permitting, Drainage Reports, Data Analysis & Presentation, Concept Development, Plan Production, Infrastructure Design, Hydrologic Analysis, Hydraulic Modeling (1D / 2D), H&H Modeling (Hydrology & Hydraulics), Stormwater Management Systems, Drainage Design & Analysis, Flood Mitigation & Floodplain Analysis, Stream Restoration & Rehabilitation, Scour Analysis / Scour Investigations, Erosion & Sediment Control, Culvert & Bridge Hydraulics, Stormwater Collection Systems, Water Resources Infrastructure Design, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, SRH-2D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation / OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, ArcGIS Pro

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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

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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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Pay Transparency Location: Ohio}: $76,790 - $126,155. Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Columbus Other Locations: United States-Ohio-Cincinnati Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Transportation Hydraulics Job Posting: Jul 4, 2026