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 host workshops.
• Perform startup and commissioning of new water treatment facilities.
• Provide formal and informal training to help clients’ treatment plants operate effectively.
• Test facilities to ensure they meet capacity requirements post-startup.
• 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 across the United States, including projects in the southern portion of the central United States and several sites across the country.
• 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 strong attitude and commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s 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 HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes and equipment.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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 bonuses, 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 and regular.

Business Class

This position falls under the WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt business class.

Job Posting

The job posting is set to expire on December 31, 2025.

Company Information

HDR is a company dedicated to engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. With over 13,000 employee owners worldwide, HDR specializes in water design and has over 2,000 employee owners in its Water Business Group, including over 500 in the Eastern Region. HDR is committed to creating an inclusive environment where each employee is valued and respected.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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