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, performing startup and commissioning, and conducting condition assessments.

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 regulatory reports, and manage personnel, subcontractors, and maintenance.
• Develop startup and commissioning plans and host workshops.
• Perform startup and commissioning of new water treatment facilities.
• Host workshops to share startup and commissioning ideas with client's contractors and operators.
• Ensure facilities are ready for startup and after startup meet capacity requirements.
• Conduct condition assessments and asset management tasks on water and wastewater facilities.
• Perform operational or maintenance troubleshooting and evaluations on municipal and industrial water facilities.
• Work on a variety of new and innovative projects, including projects in the southern portion of the central United States and several sites across the country.
• May require 30 to 40% travel, more is possible.

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.
• Microsoft Office product and computerized maintenance and management systems experience required.
• A strong attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Experience with computerized maintenance and management systems.

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

Full-time.

Employee Status

Regular.

Business Class

WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt.

Job Posting

Dec 31, 2025.

Company Information

• Founded: Over 100 years ago.
• Headquarters: United States.
• Industry: Engineering, Architecture, Environmental, Construction Services.
• Employees: Nearly 13,000 employee owners worldwide.
• ENR Rankings: Top 10 in Water design firms, Water Treatment and Desalination design firms, and Wastewater design firms.
• Water Business Group: Over 2,000 employee owners, with over 500 in the Eastern Region.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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