Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer

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Baton Rouge, LA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Transportation • Consulting • Industrial
The Role
Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and drainage/bridge/culvert design; manage resources and project phases; mentor junior staff; coordinate permits and environmental compliance; prepare technical plans, specifications, and cost estimates; contribute to proposals and multidisciplinary design integration.
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H&H is offering an exciting opportunity for a Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer to join our growing Baton Rouge office.

H&H is a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure engineering firm delivering innovative solutions that move communities forward. With more than 139 years of experience and over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, we combine deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm. From planning and design through construction, we manage the full project life cycle while continually advancing our capabilities, strengthening our national presence, and investing in the people who power our growth. At H&H, you’ll join a firm that is building on its legacy by aligning expertise, expanding opportunity, and positioning itself for long-term, sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

  • Apply engineering principles to independently execute and coordinate design projects
  • Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of drainage systems and bridge/culvert studies
  • Track effort and manage resources
  • Coordinate design elements with project partners and team members
  • Provide professional mentoring to EITs and Designers
  • Lead the drainage design to supporting schematic designs and PS&E
  • Contribute to proposal management (SOQ’s and RFPs)
  • Oversee engineering phases within major/ moderate-sized projects
  • Conduct and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic design calculations for stormwater management and bridge hydraulic studies
  • Coordinate environmental compliance efforts with design teams and permit applications
  • Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating design tasks across disciplines
  • Prepare and review technical documents, including plans, specifications and estimates
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines for design integration and project support

Requirements
    • BS in Civil Engineering and more than five years’ experience in Hydraulics & Hydrology with a concentration on LaDOT
    • Licensed Louisiana PE; eligibility for comity through other jurisdictions also acceptable
    • Proficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings and topographical information for project design
    • Ability to validate design computations
    • Knowledge and judgment to develop construction cost estimates
    • Skilled in validating design computations and developing construction cost estimates
    • Effective in client meetings and internal team coordination to ensure project deadlines and quality standards
    • Familiar with FHWA, USACE, and AASHTO design guidance and Soil Erosion Standards
    • Experience with software such as HEC-RAS, HY-8, SRH-2D, HydroCAD, Storm and Sanitary Analysis, MicroStation (including InRoads or OpenRoads), AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS software (preferred)
    • Project background with hydrologic/ hydraulic analysis, floodplain studies, hydraulic modeling, bridge scour, and environmental permitting
    • Detail-oriented, self-starting team player adept at managing multiple projects
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with math skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Benefits

We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package and 401(k).

EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS

Skills Required

  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • More than five years' experience in Hydraulics & Hydrology with a concentration on LaDOT
  • Licensed Louisiana PE or eligibility for comity from other jurisdictions
  • Proficient in analyzing field survey data, maps, drawings, and topographical information
  • Ability to validate design computations
  • Knowledge and judgment to develop construction cost estimates
  • Effective in client meetings and internal team coordination
  • Familiarity with FHWA, USACE, and AASHTO design guidance and Soil Erosion Standards
  • Experience with HEC-RAS
  • Experience with HY-8
  • Experience with SRH-2D
  • Experience with HydroCAD
  • Experience with Storm and Sanitary Analysis
  • Experience with MicroStation including InRoads or OpenRoads
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Experience with GIS software
  • Project background with hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, floodplain studies, hydraulic modeling, bridge scour, and environmental permitting
  • Detail-oriented self-starter able to manage multiple projects
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, math skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
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The Company
600 Employees
Year Founded: 1887

What We Do

H&H is a full-service infrastructure engineering firm with over 139 years of experience. They provide innovative and reliable solutions for complex challenges, managing the full project life cycle from planning and design through construction. Their expertise spans bridges, highways, tunnels, railways, and transit systems. With over 600 professionals across 32 offices, they deliver high-quality engineering services that serve communities and infrastructure owners worldwide.

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