Senior Operations Specialist (Water)

Senior Operations Specialist (Water) – HDR Join to apply for the Senior Operations Specialist (Water) role at HDR . 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 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. 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. HDR is looking for an energetic, hard‑working problem solver to become a full‑time Senior Operations Specialist to work on both municipal and industrial water treatment facilities. If you are someone who is looking to work on a variety of treatment technologies for multiple treatment plants, then this position will be for you. This individual will work on water treatment projects that can range from small municipalities to some of the most iconic in the United States. Our engineering staff rely heavily upon our Operations Specialist staff to create solutions with better reliability and improved operability for our clients. You will not only be a part of our East Region team, but will be a key member of HDR’s nationwide Operations Team. This team is made up of other experienced maintenance and operations experts, and coordinat[e]s to share best practices, experience, and opportunities to utilize every team member’s unique expertise. We currently have extensive project backlog throughout the United States, so you will be able to immediately contribute to our success. The work location will be at the HDR office closest to your current location. Please check the HDR website nearest to you. About Us For over 100 years, HDR has specialized in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We provide solutions to thousands of partners, from small local utilities to the largest global companies. HDR has nearly 13,000 employee owners worldwide and is ranked in the top 10 of Water design firms, Water Treatment and Desalination design firms, and Wastewater design firms by ENR. Our Water Business Group has over 2,000 employee owners, with over 500 in our Eastern Region. 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. Primary Responsibilities Support HDR project leaders at the local, state, and regional level on water treatment projects requiring input from Operations Specialists. Review drawings for operability review and HazOps analysis with an eye for what it takes to successfully operate a variety of treatment processes. Manage operations and maintenance projects with both municipal and industrial clients, involving client interfacing, regulatory reporting, personnel, subcontractor, and maintenance management. Develop startup and commissioning plans and host workshops to share those ideas with client contractors and operators to ensure the plan will work for each specific plant. Perform startup and commissioning of new water treatment facilities, playing a key role alongside contractors and engineers to ensure new equipment functions correctly before handing it over to operations and maintenance staff. Perform formal and informal training to help our clients’ treatment plants operate as well as they can. Participate in the testing of facilities to ensure they are ready for startup and meet the capacity requirements of the design. Perform condition assessment and asset management tasks on water and wastewater facilities, using state‑of‐the‑art evaluation tools to capture information efficiently. Perform operational or maintenance troubleshooting and evaluations on municipal and industrial water facilities. This role may require 30 to 40% travel, more is possible. Weekend travel is normally not required. Strongly Preferred Qualifications Minimum 10 years field experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment at water treatment facilities and/or resolving water treatment process problems. Additional construction experience is a plus. High level water treatment operator license or professional engineering license. Ability to interpret engineering plans and specifications. Microsoft Office product and computerized maintenance and management systems experience required. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must. Valid driver’s license. Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Microsoft Office product experience. General background‑related experience. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must. HDR is 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. HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that 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 $71,960 – 128,500 depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. Job Posting: Dec 31, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR