HDR, Inc.
Water / Wastewater Engineer (Hydraulic Modeling)
HDR, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is looking for a Water / Wastewater Professional Engineer with experience in utility planning using hydraulic modeling to join our team of Engineers, Scientists and Project Managers to support projects for HDR clients in North Carolina and South Carolina. This position may be based out of our HDR offices in Greenville (SC), Raleigh, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Asheville, or Wilmington (NC).
The ideal candidate will have a background involving the delivery of utility infrastructure engineering master planning, design, and hydraulic modeling projects associated with water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, and water reuse systems. They will be responsible for developing and calibrating water and wastewater hydraulic models, performing GIS data analysis, alternatives analysis, preliminary engineering, cost analysis, and capital project development. Other responsibilities include client interaction in project meetings and presentations, report writing, and developing proposal scopes with level of effort estimates. This role may include task-level responsibility for project teams, mentoring and quality assurance / quality control activities for hydraulic modeling and master planning projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina
MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in utility hydraulic modeling and infrastructure engineering design
Knowledge and experience with wastewater collection system and/or water distribution system hydraulic modeling software
Willing to learn and grow technical and professional skills to meet client and market needs
Must have excellent communication skills and thrive working in a team environment
Prior experience leading teams, managing projects, assisting with project budgeting
Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, mapping and analysis
Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor‑owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, or engineering consulting firm is beneficial
Experience working with clients in North Carolina and South Carolina
Local candidates are preferred
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
Previous experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing and creating plans and specifications for water focused 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.
Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the results
Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
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-North Carolina-Raleigh
Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston‑Salem, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Utility Management Services
Job Posting: Jul 28, 2025
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Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is looking for a Water / Wastewater Professional Engineer with experience in utility planning using hydraulic modeling to join our team of Engineers, Scientists and Project Managers to support projects for HDR clients in North Carolina and South Carolina. This position may be based out of our HDR offices in Greenville (SC), Raleigh, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Asheville, or Wilmington (NC).
The ideal candidate will have a background involving the delivery of utility infrastructure engineering master planning, design, and hydraulic modeling projects associated with water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, and water reuse systems. They will be responsible for developing and calibrating water and wastewater hydraulic models, performing GIS data analysis, alternatives analysis, preliminary engineering, cost analysis, and capital project development. Other responsibilities include client interaction in project meetings and presentations, report writing, and developing proposal scopes with level of effort estimates. This role may include task-level responsibility for project teams, mentoring and quality assurance / quality control activities for hydraulic modeling and master planning projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina
MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in utility hydraulic modeling and infrastructure engineering design
Knowledge and experience with wastewater collection system and/or water distribution system hydraulic modeling software
Willing to learn and grow technical and professional skills to meet client and market needs
Must have excellent communication skills and thrive working in a team environment
Prior experience leading teams, managing projects, assisting with project budgeting
Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, mapping and analysis
Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor‑owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, or engineering consulting firm is beneficial
Experience working with clients in North Carolina and South Carolina
Local candidates are preferred
*LI-SM1
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
Previous experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing and creating plans and specifications for water focused 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.
Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the results
Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
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-North Carolina-Raleigh
Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston‑Salem, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Utility Management Services
Job Posting: Jul 28, 2025
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