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.

HDR is looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our growing water team in Omaha, NE.

Primary Responsibilities

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

• Design and production support on water resources and transportation projects for various cities, counties, and state and federal agencies, and private companies.
• Lead production of design calculations, technical reports, permitting, and engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, and other hydraulic structures.
• Provide additional support for water resources and transportation projects in areas of hydrology and hydraulics for roadway drainage and major and minor crossing structures, analysis and design of urban storm drainage systems (hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater quality), watershed hydrologic analyses for planning, outfall master planning, and flood control conveyance and detention facility design.
• Perform risk-based assessments and inspection of flood control projects.
• Perform construction administrative activities, including review of shop drawings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 10 years Water Resources experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, 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

Preferred Qualifications

• MSCE preferred

Why HDR

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.