HDR

Senior Wastewater Engineer

HDR$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
  • 10+ years of experience in Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems Planning and Design
  • Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
  • Strong background in designing water distribution systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and hydraulic modeling software
  • Experience in Project Engineering and Project Management
  • Commitment to participation in an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Create detailed designs, plans, specifications, and estimates for water and wastewater systems
  • Handle engineering/process design and project coordination
  • Establish new quality standards and engineering solutions
  • Conduct quality control reviews of designs
  • Act as a technical expert in water and wastewater systems
  • Manage projects related to water and wastewater as necessary
  • Perform additional related duties as required

Benefits

  • Opportunities to lead change and drive progress
  • Engagement with a team of multidisciplinary experts
  • A chance to make a meaningful difference in public health and environmental sustainability
  • Participation in an employee-owned culture promoting active involvement
  • Support for professional growth and development through innovative projects
Full Job Description
We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

In the role of Senior Wastewater Engineer, we'll count on you to:

  • Independently create detailed designs, plans, specifications and estimates for pipelines, pump stations, treatment plants, tanks and other water and wastewater storage and conveyance systems
  • Take responsibility for engineering/process design, project coordination, determining and writing engineering specifications, planning work, establishing appropriate design methods, report preparation and coordination, equipment sizing and selection, and working directly with the owner
  • Establish new quality standards and value engineering solutions
  • Conduct quality control reviews of completed designs
  • Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in area of water and wastewater systems
  • Serve as a project manager on water/wastewater projects as needed
  • Perform other duties as needed


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering or related field


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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
  • A minimum of 10 years experience with Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems Planning and Design
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • Strong technical background and experience in designing water distribution systems
  • Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation and hydraulic modeling software
  • Project Engineering and Project Management experience is necessary
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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1917

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