Water Conveyance Engineer

About the Role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

This position is based in HDR’s Denver, CO office and focuses on the development of designs for municipal pumping stations and pipelines to convey raw water, drinking water, and wastewater. You will collaborate with a talented team to compete for and execute technically complex engineering projects serving municipal water suppliers across the front range.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design team members to coordinate integration of designed components into larger projects (in-office at least four days per week).
• Perform hydraulic calculations for pump selection and pipeline sizing.
• Conduct alternatives analysis for pipeline route selection and/or pumping station site selection.
• Prepare design reports with supporting mapping and calculations to document the design process and obtain agency approvals.
• Develop plan and profile drawings for water transmission/distribution and sewer interceptor/collection pipelines.
• Design equipment layout and site plans for water and wastewater pumping stations.
• Coordinate with CAD and Civil 3D technicians throughout drawing development.
• Develop technical specifications based on HDR master specifications and client requirements.
• Perform construction phase engineering tasks including responding to RFIs, submittal review, construction observation, and supporting engineering activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in preparation of construction drawings and specifications for water/wastewater pipelines and/or pumping stations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency in developing design components as part of project teams and working directly with clients.
• Design experience in pressure and gravity flow system hydraulic calculations relating to pipeline sizing, wall thickness, and system head curves.
• Experience evaluating alternative pump types and sizes for lift stations and pump stations, including preliminary equipment layouts.
• Construction experience for office engineering services including submittal and shop drawing review, responding to RFIs, and development of work change directives.
• Experience working in ArcGIS and Google Earth.
• Proficiency using AutoCAD to support design investigations.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Skills

• Experience mentoring entry-level engineers.
• Active participation in professional societies (AWWA, WEA, ASCE, etc.).

Benefits

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to foster inclusion and support.

Pay

Expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. For Colorado: $82,544 - $117,920.

Schedule

Full-time, regular position. Applicants should expect to be in the office at least four days per week.

Locations

Primary location: United States-Colorado-Denver. Other possible locations: Durango, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Englewood.