Project Engineer (Water)

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a Project Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you'll support high-impact water and wastewater projects through design work and data analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering along with a Professional Engineer license. HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support and lead water and wastewater management projects.
• Prepare design calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Analyze data and present findings professionally.
• Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project leadership

Data analysis

Design calculations

Collaboration

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'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team focused on delivering high-impact water and wastewater projects. Whether you are 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 multidisciplinary 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.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including 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.

Location

Primary Location: United States - Nebraska - Omaha