Project Engineer (Water)

HDR; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Paid time away and parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Project Engineer to join their team in White Plains. In this role, you will lead projects related to water and wastewater management, ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with a team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a PE license, have experience in technical analyses, and be self-motivated. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience executing technical studies, analyses, and designing work for water‑focused projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead projects related to water, wastewater, and water resource management.
• Prepare design calculations, cost estimates, technical reports, and engineering plans.
• Analyze data and present findings in reports and presentations.

Skills

Technical studies and analyses

Independent decision-making

Project management

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Project Engineer you will be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering high-impact water and wastewater projects. You will crunch design calculations, coordinate across offices, and support the success of clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead projects related to water, wastewater, and water resource management.
• Prepare design calculations, cost estimates, technical reports, and engineering plans and specifications.
• Accumulate and analyze data and present findings in professional reports, memos, and presentations.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead portions of design work and ensure deliverables 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience executing technical studies, analyses, and designing work for water‑focused projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for results.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and with a team to complete tasks.
• Commitment to employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation

$67,000 – $134,000 depending on skills, experience, education, and location.

Locations

United States — locations include Omaha, NH; Round Rock; Charlotte; Cheyenne; Long Beach; Saint Louis Park; Fort Lauderdale; Bethlehem; Salem; Maine; Baltimore; Fort Worth; Washington DC; Madison; Tallahassee; Tacoma; Reno; Fort Collins; Des Moines; Albany; Folsom; Portland; Bozeman; El Paso; Durango; Corpus Christi; Washington‑Seattle; Las Vegas; Billings; Dallas; Helena; Spokane; Pasco; Austin; Virgin Beach; Boston; Kent; Denver; Bend; St Louis; Savannah; Tucson; Little Rock; Mechanicsburg; Olympia; Colorado Springs; Nashville; Honolulu; Phoenix; Idaho; Louisville; Greensboro; Atlanta; Greenville; Walnut Creek; Memphis; Baton Rouge; Richmond; Cleveland; Tampa; Edmonds; Columbus; Lexington; Cincinnati; Bellevue; Kansas City; Sioux Falls; Mobile; Wilmington; Nashville; Miami; Pensacola; Albuquerque; White Plains; Columbia; Charleston; Roanoke; Winston‑Salem; Detroit; Bismarck; Everett; Portland; Port Maine; Coeur d’Alene; Woodcliff Lake; Jacksonville; Los Angeles; Boise; Raleigh; San Antonio; Charleston, WV.

Industry & Schedule

Industry: Water. 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, arrest and conviction records.