Transportation Hydraulics Section Manager

HDR: Building Smarter, More Connected Transportation Networks

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Transportation Hydraulics Section Manager - Job Number 190202

As part of HDRs Transportation Business Group, youll 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.

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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 youre modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility.

This Isnt Just a Job - Its a Chance to Lead Progress

This isnt just a job; its 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.

Job Description

HDR is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics Section Manager in Pennsylvania to lead and grow our hydraulics team. The Section Manager will be responsible for:

• Management of hydraulic staff
• Delivery of project submissions
• Staff development
• Project profitability
• Staff morale
• Quality control
• Functioning as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large, complex infrastructure projects
• Involvement in business development, planning, client management, proposal preparation, and interviews
• Implementing, monitoring, and supporting company policies
• Selecting, training, and developing technical personnel
• Working cooperatively with Area Leadership, National Directors, and Marketing Leads
• Coordinating with other Area Section Managers to balance staff workload, provide training opportunities, and pursue business development opportunities
• Leading multi-disciplined transportation design teams as a Project Manager or Project Engineer for local and workshare projects
• Performing technical design for DOT and local agency hydraulics and water resources
• Driving business development efforts within Ohio, including involvement in marketing planning and client management
• Establishing client relationships and leading marketing of new and existing clients
• Leading the development of proposals, project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Mentoring less-experienced staff and acting as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design
• Independently coordinating work of engineers and balancing the project delivery team throughout project development
• Conducting analyses, developing design solutions, and preparing design drawings, calculations, and specifications for transportation projects
• Performing quality control reviews of design projects
• Performing other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering
• MS degree in Civil Engineering
• PE in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Minimum of 10 years of hydraulics and water resources design experience
• Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of transportation design projects with a focus on PennDOT and PTC projects
• Technical proficiency in 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 1D2D, and SRH-2D river modeling
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and HEC-HMS
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various teams
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Excellent marketing and business development skills
• Experience managing staff, clients, and contracts
• Preference given to local candidates

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each others 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/Latina, 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.