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Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

$132k - $189k

HDR

Senior Water/Wastewater 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. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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

  • Serve as a technical expert in 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 elements with clients on project meetings, in-person workshops, using drawings and/or PowerPoint presentations

Keywords: Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, municipal water, wastewater, Professional Engineer, PE, water distribution

Preferred Qualifications: MS in Civil Engineering

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
  • A minimum of 10 years experience with Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems Planning and Design
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Strong technical background and experience in designing 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

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 Commitment: As 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.

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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $132,000 - $189,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-San Diego

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Apr 22, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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