Project Engineer

HDR; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Water Business Group. This role involves leading projects focused on water and wastewater management, requiring collaborative work and precise technical abilities. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience, as well as a Professional Engineer license.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Paid holidays and parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience in water-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead projects in water and wastewater management.
• Prepare design calculations and technical reports.
• Coordinate across multiple offices and disciplines.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Design Calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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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?

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We invite you to continue to build your Water career at HDR. Our global team or industry leaders are looking for success-oriented Project Engineers to work on a wide variety of projects across the industry.

Are you looking for an opportunity with an industry-leading company? Do you thrive in a work environment with collaborative colleagues who do amazing work for clients who trust them to push open the doors to what’s possible? That’s what you’ll find at HDR!

We’re a 100% employee-owned company with more than 100-years of making great things possible, together with our clients. Sure, we have hundreds of industry awards to prove it, but our pride is in our people. Smart, hardworking team members who take their employee ownership seriously and will have your back at every turn. Their expertise will inspire you to be your best and develop new and better solutions.

In 2024 Engineering News Record ranked HDR sixth in size of business in the important Water category. We have more than 2000 professionals in our Water Business Group that offer a uniquely comprehensive breadth of traditional and cross sector services enabling holistic approaches to our countries’ water challenges. Our services span utility master planning, wastewater treatment, drinking water treatment, flood protection, water resource management, reuse, applied research, transmission and distribution, water supply, asset management, operations assistance, program management, construction management and inspection, funding and financing, strategic communications, advisory services, and more.

What You’ll Do:

As a Project Engineer, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team focused on delivering high-impact water and wastewater projects. Whether you're crunching design calculations or coordinating across offices, your work will directly support the success of our clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and lead projects related to water, wastewater, and/or water resource management.
• Prepare design calculations, cost estimates, technical reports, and engineering plans and specifications with precision and creativity.
• Accumulate and analyze data, presenting findings in professional reports, memos, and presentations for internal and client use.
• Take initiative and work independently while collaborating effectively with Project Managers and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Lead portions of design work and help ensure high-quality, accurate deliverables that meet regulatory and industry standards.
• Assist with permitting applications and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate with team members across multiple offices and disciplines to keep projects on track and aligned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing and creating plans and specifications for water focused projects
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the results
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
• 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 and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $67,000 - $134,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location:

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations:

United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States, United States-Minnesota, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-Wyoming, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maine, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Wisconsin, United States-Maryland-Lusby, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Michigan, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Maryland, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-New York-Albany, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Washington, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Texas-El Paso, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Louisiana, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Virginia, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Texas, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Kentucky, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-South Dakota, United States-Georgia-Savannah, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Tennessee, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Idaho, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-North Carolina-Greensboro, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-South Carolina, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Illinois, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Pennsylvania, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Iowa, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Washington-Edmonds, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Georgia, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-Oregon, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-Hawaii, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Ohio, United States-Florida, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Missouri-Columbia, United States-Nevada, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Colorado, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-New York, United States-Arizona, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Michigan-Lansing, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Nebraska, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Illinois-Springfield, United States-New Jersey, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Texas-Brownsville, United States-New York-New York, United States-Alaska, United States-California-Pasadena, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-North Dakota, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Montana, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-North Carolina, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Missouri, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston

Industry:

Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Water Treatment

Job Posting:

May 29, 2025
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.

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• Industries

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