Water Resources Project Manager/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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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.

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.

In the role of Water Resources Project Manager/Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Provide project and task management
• Conduct difficult to complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Collect, assimilate and present data in reports, memos and public forums
• Lead production of design calculations and technical report
• Lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of hydraulic structures
• Lead, assist with, or provide oversight of hydrologic, hydraulic, and dam/levee breach analyses.
• Support leadership and expansion of HDR’s consequence services and risk management program including client and strategic project development with federal and state government agencies, water agencies and utilities, and power utilities.
• Work independently as project manager and provide oversight and mentorship of project and junior staff.
• Provide project/task management and proposal preparation management and support
• 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
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years project management experience.
• Experience with dams, water conveyances or other constructed project works and infrastructure regulated by FERC, USACE or other federal/state agencies.
• Knowledge and experience with risk assessment and potential failure modes analysis.
• Experience working with a multi-discipline team and providing expert level guidance on dam safety and risk assessments.
• Experience performing consequence analyses with use of software (e.g. LifeSim, RCEM, other).
• Experience performing 1D and 2D hydrologic and hydraulic analyses with use of software (e.g. HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, RMC-RFA, other).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
• Strong technical writing abilities, solid engineering background, and effective presentation skills are necessary for this position.
• Master’s degree in civil engineering.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• A minimum of 10 years Water Resources experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, 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.

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 Location1}: $125,433.00 - $179,190.00 Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Integrated Watershed Management Job Posting: Jul 7, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.