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 allow you to work on a variety of treatment technologies for multiple treatment plants, ranging from small municipalities to some of the most iconic in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support HDR project leaders on water treatment projects requiring input from Operations Specialists.
• Review drawings for operability review and HazOps analysis with an eye for successful operation of various treatment processes.
• Manage operations and maintenance projects with both municipal and industrial clients, including client interfacing, regulatory reporting, and personnel, subcontractor, and maintenance management.
• Develop startup and commissioning plans and host workshops to ensure these plans work for each specific plant.
• Perform startup and commissioning of new water treatment facilities, working alongside contractors and engineers to ensure the new equipment functions correctly before handing it over to the operations and maintenance staff.
• Provide formal and informal training to help clients’ treatment plants operate effectively.
• Test facilities to ensure they are ready for startup and after startup, meet the capacity requirements of the design.
• Perform condition assessments and asset management tasks on water and wastewater facilities, using state-of-the-art evaluation tools.
• Conduct operational or maintenance troubleshooting and evaluations on municipal and industrial water facilities.
• Work on a variety of new and innovative projects, providing opportunities for career growth.
• 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 strong attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office product experience.
• General background-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license.

Skills

Strongly preferred qualifications include:

• Ability to interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and computerized maintenance and management systems.
• A high-level water treatment operator license or professional engineering license.
• Experience managing operations and maintenance projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
• Experience with state-of-the-art evaluation tools for condition assessments and asset management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays.
• A retirement savings plan with employer match.
• 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 requires 30-40% travel, with weekend travel not typically required.

Business Class

This position falls under the Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Management.

Job Posting

The job posting is available until December 31, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.