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 working 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 assessment 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.

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 strong attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office product experience.
• General background-related experience.
• A strong attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes and equipment.

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

Treatment and Effluent Management.

Job Posting

December 31, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.