Water Resources Engineer (Irrigation Focus)

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

HDR Engineering is in search of an experienced Water Resources Engineer (Irrigation Focus) to join our Montana team and be an integral part of our growing irrigation practice.

With a focus on water resources planning, hydrology/hydraulics, drainage, flood control design, and irrigation, the Water Resources Engineer will be responsible for leading the production of project deliverables from the planning stages and initial design calculations to the final reporting and development of the plans and specs. Focused on large civil works projects such as detention facilities, irrigation pumping and conveyance facilities (including diversion and control structures), reservoirs, and other hydraulic structures, the engineer will be an integral part of our growing practice within Montana and the region.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree.
PE.
5 years Water Resources experience, emphasis on irrigation preferred.
Experience in water resources planning hydrology/hydraulics, drainage/flood control design and irrigation.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree preferred.
Experience with business development related to irrigation projects and working with irrigation districts, the Bureau of Reclamation, Army Corp of Engineers, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and stormwater agencies is preferred.
Experience with Tribal projects is desirable.

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.

HDR provides 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 bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $66,000 - $95,000 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits.)

Keyword(s): Water Resources Engineer, irrigation, hydraulic modeling, storm water systems, HEC-1, HEC-RAS, flood control.

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