Job Description

Overview Leadership and Technical Opportunities in HDR’s Dam, Levee and Flood Resilience Programs. HDR is an employee-owned company seeking qualified individuals to provide project, geographic and technical leadership in our growing dam, levee and flood resilience programs. HDR is highly ranked in the United States by ENR for Dams and Reservoirs and in Hydropower. Our globally coordinated, locally delivered program is committed to improving resiliency, sustainability, and safety of our communities. Our nation’s dams, levees and flood control systems are being upgraded and rebuilt to adapt to a changing climate, provide more efficient renewable power and meet growing water needs. HDR engineers are leading the way to solve our toughest water infrastructure problems. We are seeking civil, structural, geotechnical, hydraulic engineers to serve as engineers of record, group managers and technical practice leaders with expertise and interest in working on complex dam, levee, and flood resilience management projects. Expertise in potential failure mode analysis is a growing need. If you are willing to relocate or would like to be contacted about opportunities near you, we want to hear from you! HDR has over 200 locations in the United States and our leadership teams are exploring expansion into new locations and remote working. HDR offers a flexible work environment that accommodates current health guidelines. Interested? express interest by following the online apply prompts. You are encouraged to provide a resume and brief note outlining general geographic locations of interest. Your information will be reviewed by HDR Dams, Levee and Civil Works Leadership team and our talent acquisition team. If we believe there is a match, we will contact you to explore all the opportunities that HDR can provide. This action is a general expression of interest and is not considered an application for a specific position. You are also encouraged to search our job board and apply directly to specific openings which interest you. Our employee-ownership model is the guiding light of our organization. You can feel it every day — employee ownership shapes our culture and how we work together. That means the success of our company, and where we go from here, rests on all of our shoulders. It’s our company, and our actions and engagement make the difference. Responsibilities Provide project, geographic and technical leadership in HDR’s dam, levee and flood resilience programs. Serve as engineers of record, group managers and technical practice leaders with expertise in complex dam, levee and flood resilience management projects. Bring expertise in potential failure mode analysis as a growing need. Collaborate with HDR leadership across locations and remote teams to advance program objectives. Qualifications Civil, structural, geotechnical, or hydraulic engineers with interest in dam, levee and flood resilience projects. Experience as engineers of record or in technical leadership roles on complex water infrastructure projects. Expertise or interest in potential failure mode analysis (PFMA). Job details Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock; United States-North Carolina-Charlotte; United States-New York-East Syracuse; United States-Pennsylvania-Allentown; United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne; United States-New York-Goshen; United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale; United States-Oregon-Salem; United States-Maryland-Baltimore; United States-Texas-Fort Worth; United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC; United States-Texas-Houston; United States-California-Irvine; United States-Wisconsin-Madison; United States-Florida-Tallahassee; United States-New York-Buffalo; United States-Mississippi-Jackson area; United States-Washington-Tacoma; United States-New York-Albany; United States-California-Folsom; United States-Oregon-Portland; United States-Texas-El Paso; United States-Texas-Corpus Christi; United States-Washington-Seattle; United States-Nevada-Las Vegas; United States-Montana-Billings; United States-Texas-Dallas; United States-Washington-Spokane; United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids; United States-Colorado-Englewood; United States-Texas-Austin; United States-Louisiana-Metairie; United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach; United States-Massachusetts-Boston; United States-Colorado-Denver; United States-Iowa-Ames; United States-Oregon-Bend; United States-Missouri-St Louis; United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg; United States-Virginia-Williamsburg; United States-Washington-Olympia; United States-Washington-Vancouver; United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs; United States-Louisiana-Lafayette; United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa; United States-Arizona-Phoenix; United States-Kentucky-Louisville; United States-Georgia-Atlanta; United States-New York-Newburgh; United States-California-Walnut Creek; United States-Tennessee-Memphis; United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge; United States-Virginia-Richmond; United States-Washington-Gig Harbor; United States-Ohio-Cleveland; United States-Florida-Tampa; United States-Florida-West Palm Beach; United States-Washington-Edmonds; United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga; United States-Kentucky-Lexington; United States-Ohio-Cincinnati; United States-South Dakota-Rapid City; United States-Missouri-Kansas City; United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls; United States-Alabama-Mobile; United States-North Carolina-Wilmington; United States-Tennessee-Nashville; United States-California-San Jose; United States-New Jersey-Newark; United States-Kentucky-Paducah; United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque; United States-California-San Francisco; United States-South Carolina-Charleston; United States-Virginia-Roanoke; United States-New Jersey-Lawrenceville; United States-South Carolina-Columbia; United States-Virginia-Vienna; United States-Florida-Orlando; United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis; United States-Indiana-Indianapolis; United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh; United States-Wyoming-Lander; United States-California-San Diego; United States-Virginia-Norfolk; United States-Virginia-Glen Allen; United States-Connecticut-Glastonbury; United States-New York-Pearl River; United States-Virginia-Newport News; United States-California-Sacramento; United States-Texas-Midland; United States-New York-New York; United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor; United States-Utah-Salt Lake City; United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem; United States-North Dakota-Bismarck; United States-Maine-Portland; United States-California-Oakland; United States-New York-Long Island; United States-North Dakota-Fargo; United States-New York-Nanuet; United States-Illinois-Chicago; United States-Pennsylvania-Harrisburg; United States-California-Los Angeles; United States-New York-Johnstown; United States-Wyoming-Gillette; United States-Idaho-Boise; United States-North Carolina-Raleigh; United States-Texas-Odessa Industry Water Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Job Posting Aug 11, 2025 Keywords Geotechnical Engineer Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Engineering Geologist hydraulic engineer Water Resource Engineer hydrology hydraulics

PLAXIS

SLOPE

SEEP

APILE

LPILE

GROUP

SETTLE3D

SHAKE

FEMA FLAC

LSDYNA

seepage analysis stability analysis Seep/W Slope/W dam break spillway gravity dam embankment dam stability models hydraulic structures levees flood management intakes PFMA RIDM dams diversions channels foundation dam safety levee safety levee certification

USACE

Civil Works SAP Floodwalls Gate Structures Lock and Dam Lock Gate Well Pump Station Interior Drainage RCC Plans Specifications Closure Structure Hydropower FERC program management Water Resources USACE Bureau of Reclamation National Resource Conservation Service resiliency Design

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

stormwater stream restoration

SPRAT

Rope Access Inspection Spillways Arch Dam Gravity Dam Part 12 Non-linear Analysis Flood Management Flood Control Reclamation NRCS hydraulic structures #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation, Flexible hours,

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