Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
3+ years of experience in water-focused projects
Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable
Self-motivated with teamwork skills
Commitment to an employee-owned culture
Responsibilities
Perform complex engineering assignments with judgment
Make decisions on design and engineering procedures
Act as technical specialist or project manager for mid-size projects
Supervise a small team of professionals and technicians
Complete additional duties as required
Benefits
Opportunity to impact public health and environmental sustainability
Collaborative work environment with experts across disciplines
Chance to lead change and drive progress
Focus on innovative approaches to water management
Employee-owned culture fostering active participation
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 Water Engineer, we'll count on you to:
Take responsibility for performing complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
Function as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects as needed
Supervise small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualification
A minimum of 3 years experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing and creating plans and specifications for water focused projects
Preference is given to local candidates
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
Previous experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing and creating plans and specifications for water focused 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.
Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the results
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
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.
