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 is looking for a Senior Pump Station Lead to join our Water Business Group in Raleigh, NC. In this role, the Senior Pump Station Lead will build, maintain, and expand the strong foundation of HDR's trusted-advisor relationship with existing and new clients. They will manage, design, and/or provide technical support for water/wastewater/stormwater pump station and pipeline projects within treatment facilities and out in collection and distribution systems. On a day-to-day basis, they'll be expected to:

* Be responsible for the development and production of pump system analysis and design packages, including, but not limited to system head curves, pump intake design, pump station layout and design, pumping equipment specification, and confirm the designs comply with current design standards

* Evaluate existing pump system operation and condition and provide recommendation on rehabilitation and replacement of pumps and ancillary systems, assist with preparing condition assessment reports

* Support development of strategic opportunities within the Water Business Group

* Mentor and develop staff that are involved in pump system design

* Support our Pump Station Practice Lead and Business Class Director in providing technical direction and oversight of pump system projects across HDR

* Perform project and task management for system analysis and design projects for public clients as well private development clients

* Perform hydraulic transient analyses on pump station and pipeline projects, make recommendations, prepare reports, and design control measures

* Mentor civil and mechanical engineers that are involved in pump system design

* Participate in business development, including client interaction, proposal development, and participation in professional societies

* Participate in the Pump Station Practice Group

* Support the Business Class and Practice Group in development of best practices

* Have growth potential for supervisory and oversight of pump system design staff

* Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the design and assessment of pump station projects
• PE license
• Strong technical background in pump station hydraulics engineering, pump intake design, pumping equipment, pump system design, and pump operation
• Experience with design codes such as HI, ANSI, and AWWA
• Ability to work with and support cross functional project teams
• Excellent communication skills and working as a team player
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with CFD and physical modeling
• Experience in large scale pump station condition assessment, design and rehabilitation
• Local candidates are preferred

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.