Water/Wastewater Engineer

HDR is a 100% employee-owned professional services firm. Founded over a century ago to bring electricity to a changing world, we are now a global company specializing in architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services. Our success in built and natural environments continues as we collaborate to solve our clients' and communities' most complex challenges.

A part of HDR's Washington Water Business Group, our thriving team is recognized throughout Washington in the planning, design, and delivery of complex water/wastewater pump station, pipeline and treatment projects. As a water/wastewater engineer in our group, you will play an integral part on various multidisciplinary teams to support highly visible, impactful public infrastructure projects across the region and country.

Our employee-owned culture creates a workplace atmosphere of collaboration, learning, enrichment, and inclusion. Collaboration is a cornerstone of our design delivery approach. In this role, you will work closely with other team members to prepare calculations, writing specifications, reports, and construction documents, determine appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection, engineering design, and project closeout. You will be supported by senior engineers and/or project managers who will provide guidance and mentorship throughout the project lifecycle. Having the ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams is key for this role. Candidates with strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently will excel in this role.

We are committed to promoting employees' physical and mental wellness and well-being and delivering meaningful employee experiences. Whether you are interested in advancing your technical skillset, learning more aboutbusiness development, or are eager to step into a project management role, we provide endless growth and training opportunities that match your skillset and interest.

Specific responsibilities may also include:

• Performing complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Making decisions on significant design and engineering procedures, as needed
• Acting as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects, as needed
• Delegating to and mentoring junior staff, as needed

• Supervising small staff of professionals and technicians as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Engineer in Washington or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months
• Minimum of 5 years' experience designing and supporting implementation of pipeline, pump station and/or treatment projects
• Master's degree
• Software knowledge: AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft Office; scheduling software, hydraulic or process modeling software experience a plus
• Active in area water/wastewater industry associations is a strong plus