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.

Primary Responsibilities

Our team focuses on the modeling and design of stormwater management, flood mitigation, erosion mitigation, and stream restoration projects, with opportunities to work on all project phases from master planning, design, and construction.

As a Stormwater/ Water Resources Engineer, you'll be responsible for taking a lead role in the development and delivery of stormwater projects in Southern California. This role is responsible for planning and design of stormwater and drainage projects including, but not limited to:

• Stormwater management facilities
• Site drainage
• Storm drain improvements
• Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GI)
• Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality treatment
• Low-impact development
• Green Streets
• Perform watershed and water quality assessments and BMP prioritization
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of stormwater facilities
• Perform other duties as needed

In this role, you will work closely with other engineers to prepare both planning level and design level projects including reports and contract/bid documents, and work collaboratively with other design disciplines and subconsultants to provide integrated solutions. This role reports to and works closely with the Stormwater Business Class Lead.

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Keywords: Stormwater/ Water Resources Engineer, stormwater management facilities, site drainage. storm drain improvements, Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GI), watershed and water quality assessments, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering
• California Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License
• A minimum of 5 years civil engineering experience
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience in conceptual, preliminary, and final design of stormwater and drainage projects
• Experience with low-impact development
• Experience with the design of BMPs, including infiltration, bioretention basins, bioswales, green streets, and underground stormwater vaults
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Southern California

Preferred Qualifications

• MicroStation, InRoads, and/or OpenRoads Experience
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Preference will be given to local candidates

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $75,922 - $113,390 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.