Senior Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater)
HDR · Boston, MA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$137k–$195k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater) to join our dynamic team. This role plays a crucial part in shaping how communities manage water for generations to come.
Responsibilities
- Independently create detailed designs, plans, specifications for water facilities and infrastructure projects
- Manage and coordinate multi-discipline teams from separate locations to produce high level, high quality deliverables
- Guide the planning and execution of complex and multi-disciplinary studies, simulations, and plans for water infrastructure projects
- Take responsibility for engineering/process design, project coordination, determining and writing engineering specifications, planning work, establishing appropriate design methods, report preparation and coordination, equipment sizing and selection, and working directly with our Clients to provide an outstanding delivery experience
- Establish new quality standards and value engineering solutions
- Conduct quality control reviews of deliverables
- Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in area of one water systems and water infrastructure
- Serve as a project manager on water projects as needed
- Perform other duties as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
- A minimum of 10 years experience with water infrastructure and water related facilities or systems
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
- Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the results
- Strong technical background and experience in guiding and formulating one water solutions and managing multi-disciplinary, geographically diverse teams
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, digital delivery and design platforms, numerical modeling and simulation platforms, workflow augmentation and quality facilitation platforms
- Project Engineering and Project Management experience is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference is given to candidates local to the New England area
Qualifications
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
- A minimum of 10 years experience with water infrastructure and water related facilities or systems
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, 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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Water Treatment
Primary Location
United States-Massachusetts-Boston
Other Locations
- United States-New Hampshire-Bedford
- United States-Maine-Portland
- United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill
- United States-Rhode Island-Providence
Job Posting
Jul 7, 2026
Company Beliefs
We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come.
Our Commitment
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.