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Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Colorado, Denver
Apr 16, 2026
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? We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/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. Primary Responsibilities HDR is currently in search of a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer in our Transportation Business Group. The primary duties include project and task-level management, leading and directing technical staff, as well as hands-on project engineering for all phases on a wide variety of water resource projects. Manage/lead/develop engineering design including plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for a diverse variety of water resources infrastructure. Lead/develop preparation of technical and non-technical reports and presentations including visualization of data. Assist with business development activities including client relations, marketing pursuits, and project proposals. Primary responsibilities include: Work as a key member of a hydraulic/water resource design team, serve as a task lead/project engineer on small to large projects. Provide leadership support for project delivery and business development. Preparation of hydraulic design work using local or national standards, hydrology and hydraulic analyses, scour assessments, roadway drainage design, hydraulic reports, erosion and sediment pollution control, stormwater management design, NPDES and Waterway Permits. Prepare contour grading and drainage plans, erosion and sediment pollution control plans, drainage profiles, and post-construction stormwater management plans. Assist with preparing specifications and construction cost estimates. Assist with preparing scopes, budgets and schedules including day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the client. Support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with subconsultants and keep the project on schedule and within budget, and perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications MS in Civil Engineering or related discipline preferred. Minimum of 5 years of transportation hydraulic engineering design experience required Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer focused on storm water design and analysis preferred. HEC-RAS and/or SRH-2D floodplain modeling experience is preferred ArcGIS Pro and HEC-HMS experience is preferred Proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Adaptable to conditions including fast-paced and deadline driven work environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work in the office to allow for collaboration #LI-MV3 Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d MS Office knowledge Excellent communication and organizational skills Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans 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. 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.) Colorado: $83,790.00 - $125,400 Primary Location : United States-Colorado-Denver Other Locations : United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins Industry : Highway + Road Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Transportation Hydraulics Job Posting : Apr 16, 2026