Transportation Hydraulics Senior Engineer/Project Manager

About

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?

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.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Transportation Hydraulics Lead in the development of strategic planning.
• Oversee technical project delivery and quality control.
• Support staff development and morale.
• Provide business development and marketing support.
• Serve as Project Manager / Hydraulics Lead on key projects.
• Administratively manage Transportation Hydraulics Group staff and technical service functions.
• Lead and coordinate hydraulics services with other business groups within the Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region.
• Participate in recruitment and train, develop, and manage personnel.
• Promote HDR through active engagement in professional organizations to increase industry visibility.
• Coordinate with area client managers and marketing staff to identify projects and contract opportunities.
• Coordinate with national business class leaders to leverage HDR resources to expand service offerings and grow market share.
• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams involved in the project.
• Coordinate with all subconsultants and the client.
• Keep project on schedule and within budget.
• Perform or ensure quality control for each project.
• Supervise highway/roadway design team or teams.
• Perform complicated design work on larger projects.
• Manage/lead/develop H&H modeling including 1D/2D hydraulic models for flood and transportation hydraulic projects.
• Manage/lead/develop engineering design including plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for water resources infrastructure.
• Lead/develop preparation of technical and non-technical reports and presentations including data visualization.
• Assist with business development activities including client relations, marketing pursuits, and project proposals.
• Work independently and plan, organize, and assist groups of small to medium size teams of professionals and technicians.
• Develop and implement HDR’s technology, standards, project delivery practices, equipment, tools, and training programs for project work execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project experience and existing relationships with DOT and municipal clients is a must.
• Must have technical proficiency preparing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and reports, scour investigations, erosion and sediment control plans and reports, drainage, and stormwater management design, waterway and NPDES permitting, quantity & cost estimates, and specifications.
• Experience with standard drainage analysis and design packages including but not limited to AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, EPASWMM, XPSWMM.
• HEC-RAS 1D/2D and/or SRH-2D river modeling experience is preferred.
• ArcGIS Pro and HEC-HMS experience is preferred.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to support marketing efforts.
• Project experience and existing relationships with PennDOT, PTC, and Pennsylvania transportation clients.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership 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.

Location

Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh Other Locations: United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Transportation Hydraulics

Equal Opportunity

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.