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HDR lists this Principal Project Manager - Hydraulic Modeling opportunity in charlotte, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
HDR is looking for a Hydraulic Modeling Principal Project Manager to join our North Carolina Water Business Group. The successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of our Water Business Group program. This position will collaborate with and leverage HDR staff across the company and teams to develop solutions for our clients. The primary duties of this position include pursuing, planning, managing, and delivering all aspects of utility management projects. They will also be expected to:
Actively lead our growing North Carolina modeling services.
Collaborate with HDR technical leaders, operations leaders, market sector directors, project managers, and project teams to deliver world class quality modeling services.
Actively engage with the local project teams and assist in Go/No-Go discussions, project risk assessments, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and negotiations as required.
Participate in client relationship management, client presentations, conference presentations, and interviews.
Participate in scope, schedule, and budget development for projects.
Provide project delivery support including planning, contract administration and management, technical consulting, and subcontract management.
Actively participate in AWWA or WEF and NC One Water.
Mentor and develop other employees.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina
MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in utility hydraulic modeling and infrastructure engineering design
Knowledge and experience with wastewater collection system and/or water distribution system hydraulic modeling software
Willing to learn and grow technical and professional skills to meet client and market needs
Must have excellent communication skills and thrive working in a team environment
Prior experience leading teams, managing projects, assisting with project budgeting
Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, mapping and analysis
Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor-owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, or engineering consulting firm is beneficial
Local candidates are preferred
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
15 years related experience
A minimum 7 years project management experience
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Raleigh. Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville. Industry: Water. Schedule: Full-time. Employee Status: Regular. Business Class: Utility Management Services. Job Posting: May 21, 2026.
HDR is 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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Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28245, US
Who can apply
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