Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

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 we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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. 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. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence.

HDR has operated in Hawaii, Guam, and throughout the Indo-Pacific region for 40 years, and we are currently one of the largest providers of Architecture and Engineering services in the region. Our Project Managers and Engineers collaborate with a team of local Hawaii-based small businesses to deliver the most challenging projects from Diego Garcia to Hawaii, from Australia to Japan. We also have the capability to reach back to over 13,000 employees worldwide when specialized expertise is needed.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for performing complex assignments utilizing judgment in performing engineering analyses and design.
• Work on project teams including Senior Engineers and EITs on the design of site development and water infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Design site and utility infrastructure systems related to drinking water, wastewater, and water resources including the development and preparation of the construction plans, specifications, and estimates of construction cost.
• Prepare preliminary engineering reports or studies.
• Complete engineering calculations to support design decisions and recommendations.
• Perform site visits and field investigations when required.
• Assist with engineering services during construction including review of material submittals and requests for information.
• Function as a project manager on small and medium-sized projects as needed.
• Supervise and mentor entry-level engineers.
• Work with the local team to perform marketing and business development activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, and a 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 a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Pay

Honolulu: $75,926 - $124,735 (depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location).

Schedule

Full-time.

This position can be based in Honolulu or Maui, Hawaii.