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

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Serve as a technical expert water/wastewater planning, design, and construction projects
• Prepare and guide junior staff in the preparation of design plans for major mechanical engineering projects
• Make interpretive detailed sketches or layouts of intricate or fundamental portions of the basic design plan for municipal water or wastewater projects, and prepare maps, designs, plans, contract and working drawings, estimates, contract specifications, and other technical specifications
• Approve and supervise the design, inspection, construction, demolition, installation of contracts, drawings, specifications for water and wastewater projects
• Report on contracts and contract estimates, contract modifications and recommendations for awards
• Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed
• Collaborate with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
• Present and explain design element with clients on project meetings, in-person workshops, using drawings and/or PowerPoint presentations.

Keywords: Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, AutoCAD, MicroStation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years experience in water/wastewater industry
• California PE
• Strong technical background and experience in one or more of the following categories: water treatment, wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipelines, conveyance, gravity sewer design, water distribution systems
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation and hydraulic modeling software
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience is necessary
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $115,192 to $172,040 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.

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