Industrial Process Water/Wastewater Practice Leader

HDR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Industrial Process Water/Wastewater Practice Leader in Houston, Texas. This role requires significant experience with industrial water/wastewater treatment systems and involves leading a technical team, understanding client needs, and developing solutions. The ideal candidate must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10 years related experience, including 5 years in project management. Join to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience in Water/Wastewater systems.
• 5 years of project management experience.
• Professional engineering license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Development Program for Industrial Water/Wastewater.
• Conduct site visits for technical information and support project closeout.
• Develop design criteria and equipment specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Water distribution design

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Hydraulic modeling software

MS Project

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We are committed to inclusion and constantly ask how we impact the world.

HDR is searching for an Industrial Process Water/Wastewater Practice Leader in the Houston, Texas area.

The successful candidate will have significant experience with industrial water/wastewater treatment systems and will be capable of leading teams of engineers and designers on detailed design and owner’s engineer projects. They will work to understand client needs, develop creative solutions, support proposal development, lead the technical team, and design complex industrial process W/WW systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic planning and development of annual and long‑term goals to support program and client development, community and industry participation, project pursuits, and talent acquisition and development.
• Lead the Business Development Program for Industrial Water/Wastewater in the region.
• Help with client development and project positioning as senior process engineering advisor.
• Collaborate/interact with other Business Development Teams.
• Lead the technical portions of proposal development including scope, schedule, and fee.
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant technical information, support construction and commissioning, and project closeout.
• Perform or oversee process design sizing and hydraulic calculations including mass balances, water treatment system conceptual designs, and calculations to determine required equipment and tank sizes and capacities.
• Develop design criteria, equipment and procurement specifications, studies, bid evaluations, and reports.
• Lead the development of process flow diagrams, P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, piping arrangement drawings and installation details.
• Review and evaluate equipment vendor and installation contractor proposals and submittals.
• Develop and execute QA/QC plans.
• Lead technical teams including engineers, EITs, designers, and drafters.
• Work directly with project managers and clients to ensure that projects meet or exceed client expectations.
• Develop water supply and discharge agreements and permits; coordinate with permitting authorities.
• Provide internal and external training on industrial process W/WW systems.
• Implement, monitor and support company policies.
• Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel.
• Create recommendations for client facility standard monitoring systems, procedures, lab/chemical/reagent management, and staff training.
• Actively participate in industry conferences and publish at least one technical paper annually.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years experience with Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems Planning and Design.
• Strong technical background and experience in designing water distribution systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation and hydraulic modeling software.
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the board for the location of the position (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• MS Office and MS Project experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to the employee‑owned culture.

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) foster a sense of belonging and supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States‑Texas‑Houston
Industry: Industrial
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Water Treatment

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, arrests and convictions.