Water/Wastewater Municipal Engineer

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design responsibilities include preparing construction documents, calculations, writing specifications, analysis and study-level reports for water and wastewater treatment plants, water distribution, wastewater collection system, pump stations, site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, determining appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection.
• Exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in general civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills

What We Believe

We believe that HDR is 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 eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Houston

Other Locations

United States-Texas-Corpus Christi

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Status

Regular

Business Class

Water Treatment

Job Posting

Apr 27, 2026