Project Engineer (Water)

HDR; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR’s Water Business Group is seeking success‑oriented Project Engineers to work on a wide variety of water and wastewater projects. As an employee‑owned firm, HDR empowers you to take ownership and deliver creative design solutions for clients who rely on us to protect public health and environmental sustainability.

You will lead portions of design work, prepare calculations and reports, and collaborate with project managers and cross‑disciplinary teams across multiple offices to keep projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent field is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license is required.
• Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the results.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as with a project team.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

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.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and multi-disciplinary teams across offices to keep projects on track and aligned.

Skills

Independent decision making

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story 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. 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. In 2026 Engineering News Record ranked HDR fifth 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.

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

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. {Maine}: $72,153 - $103,075. Glen Allen, VA: $75,950-$108,500. Richmond, VA: $79,748-$113,925. Roanoke, VA: $72,153-$103,075. Vienna, VA: $91,140-$130,200. Virginia Beach, VA: $75,950-108,500. 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 State