Civil Water Resources​/Hydraulics Engineer

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• Work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team in designing and analyzing hydraulics including storm drain system design, culverts, and water quality treatment design for moderate to large projects and work independently on smaller projects
• Prepare or oversee the following design work using local, Caltrans, or FHWA standards: inlet design and spread calculations, storm drain pipe design and hydraulic grade line calculation, culvert design and analysis, and water quality treatment design and analysis.
• Prepare and oversee the following elements of contract plans, specifications and estimates: inlet design and spread calculations, storm drain pipe design and hydraulic grade line calculation, culvert design and analysis, and water quality treatment design and analysis.
• Include preparing scopes, budgets and schedules
• Manage day-to-day communication with the client, support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with subconsultants, keep the project on schedule and within budget, and keep the client satisfied
• Perform other duties as needed

• Bachelor's degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency and demonstrated applied experience with CAD civil engineering software such as Bentley Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., Open Flows) as required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

• California PE
• Proficiency with InRoads, Micro Station, AutoCAD and/or other design software as appropriate such as Hydra Flow, Storm
  
  CAD, HY-8, GIS, and BAHM

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.

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, 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 is $93,625-$144,450 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary

Location:

United States-California-Walnut Creek

Other Locations:
United States-California-Oakland, United States-California-Santa Clara

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Transportation Hydraulics

Job Posting:
Aug 12, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Environmental Services