Hydraulic Modeling Lead

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?

We believe water is more than a resource; it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job—it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

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.

Position : Hydraulic Modeling Team Lead

HDR is seeking a Hydraulic Modeling Team Lead to support our expanding market within the Colorado Area. This leadership role provides an opportunity to grow hydraulic modeling capabilities and the team in the Colorado area and the Central Region. The position involves planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of entry and mid-level professionals, as well as technical delivery of hydraulic modeling and master planning projects.

This role is responsible for executing, with teams of staff, the multiple HDR services needed on hydraulics and master planning projects throughout Colorado.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, quality control, and marketing support.
• Function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Lead or support marketing, proposals, and interviews with municipal clients throughout Colorado.
• Assist with work planning and workload balancing both locally and regionally.
• Assist in the selection, training, development, and management of technical personnel.
• Lead technical delivery and assist with project reviews of hydraulic modeling projects or tasks.
• Participate in work-sharing and technical staff assignments with the Area Business Class and Market Sector Leads.
• Assist in supporting development of technical scopes of work and fee proposals, as well as responses to RFPs related to hydraulic modeling services.
• Assist in identifying technical learning path development and mentoring opportunities for staff.
• Represent HDR at local and national conferences.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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 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.

Benefits

We provide 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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado : $107,170.00 – $168,410.00.

Location

Primary : United States – Colorado – Denver

Other : United States – Colorado – Fort Collins

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Utility Management Services

Job Posting Date

Oct 22, 2025

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are 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.

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