Project Engineer (Water)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead projects related to water, wastewater, and/or water resource management.
• Prepare design calculations, cost estimates, technical reports, and engineering plans and specifications with precision and creativity.
• Analyze data, presenting findings in professional reports, memos, and presentations for internal and client use.
• Take initiative and work independently while collaborating effectively with Project Managers and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Lead portions of design work and help ensure high-quality, accurate deliverables that meet regulatory and industry standards.
• Affirm and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Cook up and coordinate with team members across multiple offices and disciplines to keep projects on track and aligned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the results.
• A self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task.

Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

• The expected compensation range for this position is $67,000 - $134,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

• Full-time

Business Class

• Water Treatment

Job Posting

May 22, 2026

Company Information

• At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.
• We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.