Project Engineer - Water

DescriptionAt 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?Watch Our Story:' ' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. Water: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. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.As a Project Engineer, you will play a key technical role on water projects and contribute throughout planning, design, and delivery.You will:Perform engineering analyses, calculations, numerical simulations, and design for water infrastructure projectsPrepare and develop plans, specifications, technical reports, and design documentationApply sound engineering judgment in the evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and proceduresSupport project teams with coordinating project tasks, schedules, and deliverablesParticipate in field investigations, condition assessments, and construction support activitiesCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and planning staffInterface with clients, regulators, and stakeholders during meetings and work sessionsSupervise and mentor junior staff and technicians, as neededServe as a technical specialist or task lead, and potentially manage mid-size projects as your responsibilities expandApply digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance project planning, coordination, and documentationWhy This Role MattersThe infrastructure you help design will deliver safe drinking water, improve treatment and water quality. Your engineering decisions will affect how communities function for decades.Preferred QualificationsExperience performing technical studies, analyses, and/or preparing plans and specifications for water projectsAbility to make independent engineering decisions and take accountability for resultsStrong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively on a project teamExperience in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects.What We Are Looking ForWe are seeking an engineer who is curious, collaborative, and motivated to grow. You enjoy solving real-world problems and want to see your designs built and used.Successful candidates typically:Ask questions and seek to understand the full project contextTake ownership of their work and follow through Communicate clearly with both technical and nontechnical audiencesWant increasing responsibility and client interactionWhat You Will GainAt HDR, you will not be limited to a narrow technical role. You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle and the decision-making processes that shape each phase of a project. You will work directly with experienced project managers and technical leaders, develop task leadership and project management skills, gain client interaction and meeting experience, see projects through design and into construction, and grow within an employee-owned company that values initiative and collaborationIf you want to design infrastructure that matters and accelerate your professional growth, we would like to meet you.#LI-JM8QualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent fieldPrevious experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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 What We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.Job Field: WaterSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular