Wastewater Engineer/Project Manager
Description
HDR Engineering is looking for a Wastewater Engineer/Manager to join our growing team in either Denver, Fort Collins, or Colorado Springs.
This position will be responsible for assisting in the growth and development of the Wastewater Market Sector in Colorado; which includes projects such as wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines and pump stations, solids treatment, and master planning.
- Advancing business development strategies
- Developing and pursuing new clients and projects
- Project management
- Technical lead on projects
- Staff development
Primary Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the position include supporting the design of wastewater treatment related projects for federal, state and local municipalities.
This position will require production of design calculations, technical reports, and preparation of construction documents. In the role of Wastewater Process Engineer/Manager, we'll count on you to:
- Evaluate emerging/embryonic technologies
- Develop and implement piloting workplans on such technologies with strategic clients nationwide
- Engage with our clients to discuss their needs and how HDR can assist them
- Design responsibilities include preparing construction documents for water and wastewater systems, calculations, writing specifications, analysis and study-level reports for water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems, determining appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection
- Engineering/process design
- Project coordination
- Equipment sizing and selection and working directly with the owner
- Strong writing and oral skills: the majority of evaluations that HDR performs requires a final report and client presentation
- Serving as owner’s representative, coordination of inspection/observation activities, review and response to shop drawings, submittals, requests for clarification and other construction related correspondence, coordination of startup, commissioning and acceptance activities
- Helps to coordinate the work of engineers and the balance of the multi-discipline project team throughout the entire project development
- Conducts work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff
- Presentations at local, regional, and international conferences
Preferred Qualifications
- A solid foundation in various branches of water related environmental engineering
- Development of construction drawings
- Strong technical background and experience in designing treatment systems, collection systems, and pump station projects
- Software knowledge: Microsoft Office; hydraulic or process modeling software experience a plus
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
- Excellent team player with ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Business Development Experience
Preference given to local candidates.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience designing and supporting implementation of wastewater projects
- Minimum of 2 years project management experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
We are our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Employee Network Groups
- Asian Pacific
- Black
- Hispanic/Latino(a)
- LGBTQ+
- People with Disabilities
- Veterans
- Women
- Young Professionals
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
Expected Compensation Range
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
(Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)