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Water Resources Engineer - Fisheries

HDR is in search of a Water Resources Engineer to join our specialized Fisheries Ecohydraulics practice. In this role you will be supporting fisheries projects ranging from fish passage, water crossings, stream restoration, fish screening and structures. HDR has an amazing fisheries group with a long-standing history of technical excellence. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is looking to grow their knowledge, as well as excited to mentor and train junior staff. We'll count on you to:

• Provide project engineering and task management
• Collect, assimilate, and present data in reports, memos, and public forums
• Conduct field assessments of streams, wetlands, and estuaries
• Produce design calculations and clearly document design decisions in technical reports
• Produce design plans, specifications, and engineering cost estimates.
• Work independently in addition to planning, organizing and assisting groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians
• Conduct complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Evaluate sediment mobility and bridge scour
• Develop habitat complexity designs, including LWM layout and details. Evaluate stability of LWM structures
• Conduct floodplain delineation studies in accordance with FEMA and local floodplain guidelines and regulation
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS degree
• A minimum of 3 years experience in water resources engineering projects
• Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, storm drain system analysis

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

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.