Engineering Project Manager (Water Treatment/Wastewater Treatment)

HDR; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager in California to lead single- and multi-discipline teams through project lifecycles, ensuring deliverables on time and on budget. The role requires strong client relations, domain knowledge, and a track record directing complex programs.

Preferred candidates will have PE license, 7+ years in engineering, 2+ years PM experience, and proficiency with MS Office/MS Project; CAD exposure is a plus. HDR offers employee ownership and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• At least 7 years related engineering experience.
• At least 2 years project management experience.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required.
• Hands-on CAD experience.
• Master's degree and PMP certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multi-discipline teams throughout the project lifecycle, under supervision of a Program Manager.
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects.
• Responsible for many aspects of large projects.
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions with all disciplines.
• Establish and maintain client relations; involved in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through project development and deliverables.
• Track financial aspects and ensure work is within budget and schedule.
• Provide direction to Discipline Leads, PEs, EITs.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Work with leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

CAD

Job description

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?

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.

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/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.

In the role of Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle, while under supervision of a Program Manager
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects
• Responsible for many aspects of large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions of project site in conjunction with all disciplines
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project development and complete deliverables on budget and schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Provide direction to Discipline Leads, PEs, EITs getting started on project tasks
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Experience working in Program Management and/or Owners Advisory services
• PMP certification
• Must have the ability to interact with multi discipline teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Hands-on CAD experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership 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.

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
• tuition reimbursement

Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions.

The expected compensation range for this position is $126,511 - $205,375 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States-California-Sacramento Other Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Folsom, United States-California-Santa Clara, United States-California-Santa Cruz Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt Job Posting: Aug 25, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.