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 hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design for stormwater management projects and infrastructure, flood mitigation, water quality, erosion mitigation, fish passage, stream restoration, with opportunities to work on all project phases from master planning, design, and construction.

The primary responsibility of the Water Resources Stormwater Engineer will be to provide stormwater engineering, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and design services to for transportation, roadways, stormwater related projects. This role is responsible for planning and design of stormwater and hydraulic design elements including, but not limited to:

• Assistance with comprehensive stormwater management planning;
• Understanding of regional stormwater regulations and stormwater design manuals;
• Relationships with local stormwater clients and professionals;
• Study and design of stormwater management facilities;
  • Transportation drainage;
  • Site drainage;
  • Storm sewers;
  • Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI);
  • Best management practices (BMPs) for water quality treatment;
  • Low-impact development;
• Hydrologic and stormwater/drainage modeling,
• Technical memo and report writing,
• Stormwater regulatory and permitting process.

In this role, you will as the lead water resource stormwater engineer to evaluate stormwater site conditions and develop hydrologic and hydraulic models and design of BMPs, including drainage reports, and contract/bid documents; and work collaboratively with other design disciplines to provide integrated solutions and business development opportunities. This role reports to and works closely with the Stormwater Business Class Lead, and works with the transportation, stormwater, fisheries, and other water resources groups.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydraulics, Water Resources, or a related field from an accredited four year college or university
• Professional Engineer license (PE)
• Experience in conceptual, preliminary and final design of drainage and stormwater
• Experience with Low Impact Development
• Experience with hydrology, hydraulic/drainage design and stormwater facility design software.
• Ability to function as an active team player in a diverse multidisciplinary environment
• Familiarity with Washington State stormwater manuals - both state and local
• Experience with multidisciplinary projects and staff,
• Minimum of five years related work experience required, at least three years of which shall include preparation of storm water models, reports and plans, specifications.
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This position requires onsite client visits, or, this position will be co-located at the client site. The client requires all contractors/consultants/vendors who work or visit the site be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

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 $73,014.00 - $104,305.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.