Senior Industrial Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

hdr; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Industrial Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to lead projects focused on designing and managing industrial water and wastewater facilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a passion for engineering smarter solutions. This full-time position offers an opportunity to impact infrastructure sustainability and drive innovation in water management.

Benefits

Employee ownership

Inclusive work environment

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years related experience preferred.
• At least 8 years project management experience.
• Experience in municipal and industrial water and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and market projects involving industrial water and wastewater facilities.
• Conduct complex process engineering for projects and proposals.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Strong oral and written communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

Senior Industrial Water / Wastewater Engineering Project Manager-(188826)

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 industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.

In the role of Senior Industrial Water / Wastewater Engineering Project Manager , we'll count on you to lead, direct, develop and market projects involving the planning, design and construction administration of industrial water and wastewater facilities.

• Experience directing project teams and staff and will lead industrial and municipal water / wastewater (IW / WW) and Waste to Energy (WTE) projects as a project manager, process discipline lead and / or final quality reviewer.
• Be involved in marketing, client relationships and planning of proposals and interviews with a focus on municipal and industrial and clients
• Provide project and task management; conducting difficult to complex process engineering for both projects and proposals; collecting, assimilating, and presenting data in reports, memos and public forums; leading production of design calculations and technical reports; and leading preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agree-to budget and schedule.
• Assist Waste WTE Practice Leader with the development and implementation of best practices intended to improve delivery of services to internal and external clients.
• Leverage industry contacts externally to expand relationships with municipal and industrial water and wastewater and WTE technical staff and clients in key locations.
• Support the development of WTE project experience qualifications and other marketing materials.
• Identify and organize the necessary health and safety training required for WTE practitioners to perform duties safely and efficiently in compliance with HDR guidelines and WTE industry standards.
• Possess strong oral and written communication and listening skills, including good leadership and organizational skills. A passion for mentoring junior staff is highly desirable in support of building and growing our team.
• Implement HDR’s Quality Management System (QMS) standards across project teams and deliverables and oversee projects from development and initiation through close out.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 years related experience
• A minimum of 8 years project management / process discipline experience
• Experience in municipal and industrial water and wastewater systems and WTF planning and design, including project management.
• Technical background in process design of industrial water / wastewater treatment and WTF facilities.
• Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills within industrial facility environments.
• Self‑motivated with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project teams, both locally and across all of HDR. Prior experience working within a matrix organization or consulting environment a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication and listening skills, including good leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience handling multiple assignments and multiple clients simultaneously.
• Experience with Design / Build project delivery is also desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example : Professional Engineer (PE or ) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

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.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Industry

Industrial

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

RegularBusinessClass : Industrial Water / Wastewater Services

Job Posting

Nov 14, 2025