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.

Are you looking for an opportunity with an industry-leading company? Do you thrive in a work environment with collaborative colleagues who do amazing work for clients who trust them to push open the doors to what's possible? That's what you'll find at HDR!

We're an employee-owned company with more than 100-years of making great things possible, together with our clients. Sure, we have hundreds of industry awards to prove it, but our pride is in our people. Smart, hardworking team members who take their employee ownership seriously and will have your back at every turn. Their expertise will inspire you to be your best and develop new and better solutions.

Senior Hydrologist and Technical Advisor

HDR currently has an opening for a senior hydrologist with experience reservoir and system analysis. Our newest WCM/FIRO section focuses on the growing work of reservoir operations, with specific focus on the hydrologic, hydraulic, consequence, and planning aspects of reservoir operation studies. This position will support the HDR team and sections in delivering high quality work products and technical expertise to our clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Jr. staff in development and completion of studies.
• Serve as a quality control reviewer for various analysis.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Provide high-level technical expertise with regards to hydraulic/hydrologic analysis, modeling and investigation.
• Specialize in project areas that have greater scope and complexity.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed, though project management is not sole focus of position.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Water Resources or closely related field.
• 10 or more years of analysis, modeling and design and management experience.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in civil/environmental engineering or related field.
• Project management skills a plus

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.