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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 hiring a Transportation Hydraulics Engineer to work in our Flowood, MS office and will work as a key member of a hydraulic/ water resource design team for moderate to large projects and serve as a task lead/project engineer on small to large projects. This position can also be based in Mobile or Birmingham, AL

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparation of the following hydraulic design work using local or national standards: hydrology and hydraulic analysis, scour assessments, roadway drainage design, erosion and sediment pollution control design, stormwater management design.
• May also be responsible for preparing specifications and estimates, erosion and sediment pollution control plans, drainage profiles, and post-construction stormwater management plans.
• May assist in preparing scopes, budgets and schedules including day to day communication (verbal and written) with the client
• May support and advise junior engineers and technical staff
• Write reports and technical memos
• Coordinate with subconsultants
• Keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Perform other duties as needed

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline
• PE license
• Minimum of 5 years of transportation hydraulic/water resource engineering design experience
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Hydraulic modeling software (HEC-RAS, SMS/SRH-2D, etc.) or other design software as appropriate
• Previous work experience with an A/E/C Engineering firm
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering or other engineering discipline
• Experience in the Mississippi/Alabama marketplace
• Task Manager for water resources
• Experience in Storm and Sanitary, Microstation OpenRoads Designer, PondPack, HydroCAD, HY-8, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS Pro, and GeoPak

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.