About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Are you looking for an opportunity with an industry-leading company? Do you thrive in a work environment with collaborative colleagues who do amazing work for clients who trust them to push open the doors to what’s possible? That’s what you’ll find at HDR

We’re an employee-owned company with more than 100-years of making great things possible, together with our clients. Sure, we have hundreds of industry awards to prove it, but our pride is in our people. Smart, hardworking team members who take their employee ownership seriously and will have your back at every turn. Their expertise will inspire you to be your best and develop new and better solutions.

We invite you to build your Water career at HDR. Our global team is looking for success-oriented Hydraulic Structures Engineers to work in a number of locations on a wide variety of projects in the Dams, Levees, and Civil Works world.

If you want to work for a company like HDR and you’re motivated to deliver quality project work on-time and on-budget for major clients, we want you on our team.

The primary duties of the role are to:

Conduct structural analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendationsPreparation of contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports.Lead design of various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, cofferdams, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, foundationsPerform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique structural elements that have limited or no specific code based guidanceCoordinate structural design with multi-disciplinary teamsWork independently as project engineer and provide oversight and mentorship of project and junior staff if required. This role may include leadership and expansion of HDR’s structural engineering services including client and strategic project development with Federal and State government agencies, water agencies and utilities, and power utilitiesReview tasks undertaken by others in the group such that each design receives a complete check of design assumptions, calculations, criteria, load cases, code review and compliance with design standardsPerform inspections and structural assessments of existing structures and structures

Keywords: Dams, Levee, Civil, Structural, Design, Engineering, Construction, Hydraulic, Flood Protection, Water Resources

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural EngineeringProfessional Engineers LicenseInterest or experience designing water resources projectsProficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word,AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of taskAn attitude and commitment to quality, teaming, innovative problem solving, communication, relationship management, and the culture that is integral to our employee ownership model

Preferred Qualifications

5 years general Civil Engineering experienceMS preferredStrong background in finite element modeling and knowledge of computer-based design tools (such as CAD, SAP2000, LPILE, or equivalent). Use of commercially available programs that can be used for advanced analysis such as dynamic response spectrum or seismic time history analysis

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. The ranges for these locations are: (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

California will be $83,006 - $134,750 annually/hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Colorado will be $83,006 - $118,580 annually/hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

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