Water Resources Engineer

at HDR, Inc. in Portland, Maine, United States

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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In the role of Water Resources Engineer/Hydraulic Modeler, we'll count on you to:
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses of watersheds, rivers systems, spillways and water conveyance facilities as they relate to hydropower operation, design, licensing and safety
Utilize software applications related to the fields of hydrology, hydraulics and water management (incl. HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD)
Strong computer skills, esp. with Microsoft Excel
Design and evaluate civil engineering projects in the areas of hydrology and rainfall-runoff modeling, hydraulic conveyance systems, civil-site development, dam safety, and erosion and sedimentation control.
Hydropower system operation, modeling, and design.
Assist in performing environmental evaluations under federal and state licensing requirements.
Work closely with clients and agencies
Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
Serve as Project Manager on projects as needed, though project management is not sole focus of position
Assisting with marketing activities, including client outreach and proposal development
Maintaining professional competency, which may require attending education classes and seminars, reading professional publications, and attending professional society meetings
Perform other duties as required.
Occasional travel
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Strong understanding of best practices for developing, calibrating, and using hydraulic models and managing GIS database
Driven individual with time management skills, who will take ownership of their tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Excellent computational analytics, writing and communication skills

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

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location:United States-Maine-Portland

Industry:Power
Schedule:Full-time
Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Hydropower
Job Posting:Jul 21, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.

CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

At HDR, health and safety matters.

For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.

If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.