Water Resources Engineer

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HDR is currently in need of a Water Resources Engineer to join one of our design teams within the Dams, Levees, and Civil Works Group in Minnesota.

This individual will work with a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of civil, geotechnical, structural, and water resources engineers and will be responsible for the water resources and civil design of surface water conveyance, dams, levees, and other infrastructure projects.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Water Resources Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Focus on projects including flood risk reduction, levees, dam and spillway rehabilitation, channel restoration/rehabilitation, wetland restoration, stormwater detention and conveyance, riverine structures.

• Lead tasks using the application of various design engineering and modeling techniques in the development of water resource projects for federal, state and local municipalities

• Develop construction documents, including site and feature layout using CAD-based software and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to support design.

• Produce design calculations, draft technical reports and perform water resources studies.

• Develop construction quantity estimates and engineer's opinion of probable cost.

• Mentor less experienced engineers in performing tasks and developing skills.

• Coordinate between the various disciplines in development of water resources project construction documents.

• Assist in the development of project pursuits and project scope and fee development.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree

• 5+ years water resources design experience

• Familiarity with CAD-based design software including AutoCAD Civll3D and/or Bentley ORD.

• Familiarity with H&H design software including HEC-RAS, SWMM, or other channel/conduit hydraulic analysis software.

• Knowledge of Federal floodplain, dam, and levee policies and engineering requirements.

• Preference will be given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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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 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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Minnesota: $78,351 - $111,930 Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Dams Levees Civil Works Job Posting: Sep 16, 2025