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.

HDR is looking for an experienced practitioner in fisheries engineering and ecohydraulics to be a part of our thriving team in the Northwest area. This is an opportunity to join an established, highly successful team already solving the most challenging fisheries related engineering work throughout the Northwest and Intermountain West. The candidate will be responsible for providing technical expertise at the project level and assisting with growing HDRs fisheries program through development of client relationships and identification of opportunities for expansion of HDR s suite of environmental and water resource related services. Responsibilities will include technical work, mentoring, team building, project management, business development, and client management. The candidate will also be responsible for establishing technical and project management strategies that emphasize quality, staff development, client satisfaction, and financial responsibility utilizing HDRs technology, standards, and project delivery practices. The primary duties of this position include planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium sized projects with high degree of technical complexity. The candidate will be involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently. This position offers additional opportunities for travel and working within other regions of practice across Idaho and the United States.

Our team focuses on a broad range of challenging projects related to fisheries and ecohydraulics disciplines including, but not limited to the following: hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; natural barrier assessments and modification; technical fish passage and fishways; water crossing and aquatic organism passage: nature-like fishways; fish protection at surface water diversions; river mechanics, scour countermeasures, and erosion mitigation; stream restoration planning and natural channel design; habitat design; and dam modification and removal with opportunities to work on all project phases from master planning, design, and construction.

In the role of Senior Water Resources River Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Be a technical and project management leader within our company and for our clientsContribute to a team atmosphere and help foster the overall growth and success of our thriving fisheries practice and staffManage, lead, and develop fisheries projects including planning, design development, contract documentation, preparation of plans and specifications construction engineering oversight, and delivery of a diverse variety of water resources projects and services.Provide technical expertise to support similar projects led by HDR's Water Supply, Dams, Hydropower and Transportation business classes.Perform project- and task-level management; lead and direct technical staff; mentor staff; interface with a broad range of science and engineering disciplines; and perform hands-on project engineering for all phases on a wide variety of water resource projects.Direct and guide work of CAD and GIS staff to support development of project deliverables. Manage HH modeling including 1D/2D/3D hydraulic models to support planning and design of a wide range of projects including stream rehabilitation and restoration, fish passage, fish behavior, screened surface water intakes, complex culverts and bridges, and floodplain management (planning and design).Lead and participate in the preparation of technical and non-technical reports and presentations including visualization of data.Assist with business development activities including client relations, marketing pursuits, and project proposals.Perform other duties as needed.

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field.Minimum 10 years of experience in water resources, hydraulic, and fisheries related engineering with project management required.PE licenseExperience with business development activities.Experience directing others to accomplish 1D/2D/3D hydraulic modeling (e.g., SRH-2D, HEC-RAS, Fluent, FIow3D).Proficient in Microsoft Office software suite (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)Excellent oral and written communication skills.An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

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.