Senior Transportation Hydraulics Lead 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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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In the role of Senior Transportation Hydraulics Lead Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Provide project and task management; conduct difficult to complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling; conduct stormwater collection systems 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
• Work independently in addition to planning, organizing and supervising the work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
• Serve as project manager on larger projects as needed
• Prepare proposal, scopes of work and contract cost estimates
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• MSCE

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• A minimum of 10 years Water Resources experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEORAS, Storm CAD, Haested Methods
• Experience in water resources planning, hydrology/hydraulics and drainage/flood control design
• Familiarity with DOT drainage design criteria
• Experience in FEMA studies a plus
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• 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.

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Rosemont Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Transportation Hydraulics Job Posting: May 21, 2024