Senior Operations Specialist (Water)

About the role

HDR is seeking an energetic, hardworking problem solver to become a full-time Senior Operations Specialist to work on both municipal and industrial water treatment facilities. This position will involve supporting project leaders, managing operations and maintenance projects, interfacing with clients, and performing various operational and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support HDR project leaders on water treatment projects requiring input from Operations Specialists.
• Review drawings for operability review and HazOps analysis.
• Manage operations and maintenance projects with both municipal and industrial clients.
• Interact with clients regarding regulatory reporting, personnel, subcontractor, and maintenance management.
• Develop startup and commissioning plans and host workshops.
• Perform startup and commissioning of new water treatment facilities.
• Conduct formal and informal training sessions for clients' treatment plants.
• Test facilities to ensure they meet capacity requirements post-startup.
• Perform condition assessments and asset management tasks on water and wastewater facilities.
• Carry out operational or maintenance troubleshooting and evaluations on municipal and industrial water facilities.
• Work on a variety of new and innovative projects across the United States.
• Travel 30-40% of the time, with weekend travel not typically required.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years field experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment at water treatment facilities and/or resolving water treatment process problems.
• High level water treatment operator license or professional engineering license.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and computerized maintenance and management systems.
• A positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• General background-related experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office product experience.
• A valid driver’s license.

Skills

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems is preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, 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 $71,960 - 128,500 depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Schedule

This position is full-time.

Business Class

WW Treatment and Effluent Management

Job Posting

December 31, 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.