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Arcadis

Senior Water & Hydraulic Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$95K - $161K/yr

Arcadis is looking for a Senior Water & Hydraulic Engineer to join our world-class firm working within our Water Resiliency Planning & Design Teams. This hybrid role can be based in any of our Ohio ...

AVTC Group

Hydraulic Systems Engineer

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$70.70K - $92.30K/yr

Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Engineer Design and create design packages for aircraft hydraulic and electrical subsystems. Evaluation of component qualifications for integration into designs. 5+ ...

Associates Systems LLC

Hydraulic Systems Engineer

Tulsa, OK

$69.90K - $91.30K/yr

Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Engineer * Design and create design packages for aircraft hydraulic and electrical subsystems. * Evaluation of component qualifications for integration into designs. * 5+ ...

Arcadis

Senior Water & Hydraulic Engineer

Akron, OH

$95K - $161K/yr

Arcadis is looking for a Senior Water & Hydraulic Engineer to join our world-class firm working within our Water Resiliency Planning & Design Teams. This hybrid role can be based in any of our Ohio ...

Stantec

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineer

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$100K - $145K/yr

Your Opportunity We are currently looking to add a full time intermediate-level Civil/Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineer to our hydropower and dams group within the energy business line in Southern ...

Stantec

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineer

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$86.20K - $117.80K/yr

Your Opportunity We are currently looking to add a full time intermediate-level Civil/Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineer to our hydropower and dams group within the energy business line in Southern ...

Atlas

Senior Bridge Hydraulic Engineer

Duluth, GA · On-site

$96.20K - $132.10K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Bridge Hydraulic Engineer to join our Duluth, GA team! Come join us! Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Allocate resources and develop schedules for ...

Stantec

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$84.80K - $115.90K/yr

Your Opportunity We are currently looking to add a full time intermediate-level Civil/Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineer to our hydropower and dams group within the energy business line in Southern ...

HDR

Senior Transportation Hydraulic Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$96.80K - $133K/yr

HDR is currently in search of a Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer in our Transportation Business Group. The Transportation Business Group is active in the aviation, transit, freight railroad ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for hydraulic engineer in the United States is $92,722.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Hydraulic Engineer designs, analyzes, and manages systems involving water flow, such as dams, pipelines, drainage systems, and flood control measures. They apply fluid mechanics principles to solve challenges in water distribution, erosion control, and environmental conservation. Hydraulic Engineers often work with civil engineers on infrastructure projects to ensure safe and efficient water movement. Their role includes using computer modeling, conducting site assessments, and overseeing construction to ensure compliance with regulations and sustainability standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Hydraulic Engineer position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Hydraulic Engineer, you need a solid background in fluid mechanics, hydrology, and civil engineering, generally supported by a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering. Familiarity with technical tools such as AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, and GIS software, along with a Professional Engineer (PE) license, is often required. Strong analytical thinking, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing complex projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. These abilities are crucial for designing safe and efficient hydraulic systems and ensuring project success in various environments.

What are some typical projects or tasks a Hydraulic Engineer handles on a daily basis?

Hydraulic Engineers often work on projects related to the design, analysis, and maintenance of water infrastructures such as dams, irrigation systems, pumping stations, and flood control systems. On a daily basis, you might be conducting site assessments, creating and reviewing technical drawings, performing hydraulic modeling, and preparing project reports. Collaboration with other engineers, environmental scientists, and government agencies is also a key aspect of the role. The work environment can range from office settings for design and modeling tasks to occasional field visits for inspections and data collection. This variety ensures a dynamic workday and the opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects.
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Senior Water & Hydraulic Engineer

Senior Water & Hydraulic Engineer

Arcadis

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$95K - $161K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Arcadis rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

72nd of 349 rated engineering

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is looking for a Senior Water & Hydraulic Engineer to join our world-class firm working within our Water Resiliency Planning & Design Teams. This hybrid role can be based in any of our Ohio locations including Cincinnati, Toledo, Cleveland or Akron, OH
As a Senior Water & Hydraulic Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in hydraulics, collection system planning, and computer modeling, combined with data analytics, to guide local project teams. You will play a key role in leading projects, mentoring junior staff, and developing new business opportunities. Your work will help protect natural resources while contributing to climate change adaptation and urban resiliency.
Role Accountabilities
This role will develop wastewater and stormwater collection system models, conducting system planning, and performing regulatory studies. In addition, this role will provide valuable technical input on new and ongoing projects, guide technical teams, and help ensure the successful delivery of projects. Additional duties include:
  • Develop and review of technical reports,
  • Lead client presentations, coordinating project deliverables, and contributing to scope definition and project pursuits.
  • Enhance the technical knowledge within the team by attending workshops, presenting at industry events, and reviewing professional publications.
  • Travel may be required for site visits, client meetings, or project oversight.

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in water and hydraulic engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain one within one year of hire.
  • Strong experience with hydraulic modeling, particularly using SWMM and/or ICM, is essential, along with proficiency in GIS.

Key Skills and Attributes
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written and a deep understanding of wastewater hydraulic modeling and master planning

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree
  • Project delivery experience and familiarity with computer programming tools like Power BI or Python.

Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $161,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet. We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Highlands Ranch, CO, US

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