Leadership and Technical – Dam, Levee and Flood Resilience

HDR is seeking qualified individuals to provide project, geographic and technical leadership in our dam, levee and flood resilience programs. HDR is employee-owned and highly ranked in ENR for Dams and Reservoirs and in Hydropower. Our program aims to improve the resiliency, sustainability and safety of communities. Dams, levees and flood control systems are being upgraded to adapt to a changing climate, provide more efficient renewable power and meet growing water needs.

HDR engineers are leading the way to solve our toughest water infrastructure problems.

• Provide project, geographic and technical leadership in HDR's dam, levee and flood resilience programs; serve as engineers of record, group managers and technical practice leaders as applicable.
• Work on complex dam, levee and flood resilience management projects; expertise in potential failure mode analysis is a growing need.
• Relocation or remote opportunities: HDR has over 200 locations in the United States; leadership teams are exploring expansion into new locations and remote working; willingness to relocate or be contacted about opportunities near you.
• Follow online apply prompts; provide resume and note outlining general geographic locations of interest; information reviewed by HDR Dams, Levee and Civil Works Leadership team and Talent Acquisition; if there is a match, contact you to explore opportunities.

• Civil, structural, geotechnical, or hydraulic engineers with relevant experience in dam, levee or flood resilience projects.
• Experience in potential failure mode analysis (PFMA) and related analyses.

Primary location:
United States-Nebraska-Omaha. Other locations include Round Rock TX;
Charlotte NC;
East Syracuse NY;
Allentown PA;
Cheyenne WY;
Goshen NY;
Fort Lauderdale FL;
Salem OR;
Baltimore MD;
Fort Worth TX;
Washington DC;
Houston TX;
Irvine CA;
Madison WI;
Tallahassee FL;
Buffalo NY;
Jackson MS;
Tacoma WA;
Albany NY;
Folsom CA;
Portland OR;
El Paso TX;
Corpus Christi TX;
Seattle WA;
Billings MT;
Dallas TX;
Denver CO;
Ames IA;
Bend OR;
St. Louis MO;
Mechanicsburg PA;
Williamsburg VA;
Olympia WA;
Vancouver WA;
Colorado Springs CO;
Lafayette LA;
Metairie LA;
Virginia Beach VA;
Boston MA;
Newark NJ;
Lexington KY;
Cincinnati OH;
Rapid City SD;
Kansas City MO;
Sioux Falls SD;
Mobile AL;
Wilmington NC;
Nashville TN;
Newburgh NY;
Walnut Creek CA; other locations in the United States.

Water

Full-time

Regular

Aug 11, 2025

Geotechnical Engineer;
Civil Engineer;
Structural Engineer;
Engineering Geologist;
Hydraulic Engineer;
Water Resource Engineer; hydrology; hydraulics; PLAXIS; SLOPE; SEEP; APILE; LPILE; GROUP; SETTLE3D; SHAKE; FEMA; FLAC; LSDYNA; seepage analysis; stability analysis;
Seep/W;
Slope/W; dam break; spillway; gravity dam; embankment dam; stability models; hydraulic structures; levees; flood management; intakes; PFMA; RIDM; dams; diversions; channels; foundation; dam safety; levee safety; levee certification; USACE;
Civil Works; SAP;
Floodwalls;
Gate Structures;
Lock and Dam;
Pump Station; RCC;
Plans;
Specifications;
Closure Structure;
Hydropower; FERC; HEC-RAS; HEC-HMS; stormwater; SPRAT;
Rope Access;
Inspection;
Spillways;
Arch Dam;
Gravity Dam;
Part 12;
Non-linear Analysis;
Flood Management;
Flood Control;
Reclamation; NRCS; hydraulic structures

This action is a general expression of interest and is not considered an application for a specific position. You are encouraged to search the HDR job board and apply directly to openings that interest you. If we believe there is a match, we will contact you to explore opportunities.

HDR is employee-owned; the employee-ownership model shapes our culture and how we work together. This is reflected in our accountability and collaboration across HDR's teams.