As a Project Engineer, you will play a key technical role on water projects and contribute throughout planning, design, and delivery.
You will:- Perform engineering analyses, calculations, numerical simulations, and design for water infrastructure projects
- Prepare and develop plans, specifications, technical reports, and design documentation
- Apply sound engineering judgment in the evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
- Support project teams with coordinating project tasks, schedules, and deliverables
- Participate in field investigations, condition assessments, and construction support activities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and planning staff
- Interface with clients, regulators, and stakeholders during meetings and work sessions
- Supervise and mentor junior staff and technicians, as needed
- Serve as a technical specialist or task lead, and potentially manage mid-size projects as your responsibilities expand
- Apply digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance project planning, coordination, and documentation
Why This Role MattersThe infrastructure you help design will deliver safe drinking water, improve treatment and water quality. Your engineering decisions will affect how communities function for decades.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience performing technical studies, analyses, and/or preparing plans and specifications for water projects
- Ability to make independent engineering decisions and take accountability for results
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a project team
- Experience in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects.
What We Are Looking ForWe are seeking an engineer who is curious, collaborative, and motivated to grow. You enjoy solving real-world problems and want to see your designs built and used.
Successful candidates typically:
- Ask questions and seek to understand the full project context
- Take ownership of their work and follow through Communicate clearly with both technical and nontechnical audiences
- Want increasing responsibility and client interaction
What You Will GainAt HDR, you will not be limited to a narrow technical role. You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle and the decision-making processes that shape each phase of a project. You will work directly with experienced project managers and technical leaders, develop task leadership and project management skills, gain client interaction and meeting experience, see projects through design and into construction, and grow within an employee-owned company that values initiative and collaboration
If you want to design infrastructure that matters and accelerate your professional growth, we would like to meet you.#LI-JM8
QualificationsRequired Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
- Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
