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, prepare and submit regulatory reports, and oversee personnel, subcontractors, and maintenance management.
• Develop startup and commissioning plans and conduct workshops to ensure client contractors and operators understand the plan.
• Host training sessions to help clients’ treatment plants operate effectively.
• Perform startup and commissioning of new water treatment facilities, collaborating with contractors and engineers.
• Conduct 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, including projects in the southern portion of the central United States and several sites across the country.
• Prepare for and participate in facility testing to ensure readiness for startup and ongoing compliance with design capacity requirements.
• 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.
• Additional construction experience is a plus.
• A high level water treatment operator license or professional engineering license.
• Experience interpreting engineering plans and specifications.
• Proficiency in 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 problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. Proficiency in troubleshooting and operating various water treatment processes is required.

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 on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Schedule

This position is full-time and regular.

Business Class

The business class for this position is WW Treatment and Effluent Management.

Job Posting

The job posting ends on December 31, 2025.

Company Information

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