Project Engineer (Water)

HDR; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Project Engineer to join a collaborative team focused on high-impact water and wastewater projects. This role involves leading project initiatives, preparing precise engineering documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer license. The successful applicant will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Previous experience executing technical studies and designing plans for water projects.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead water and wastewater projects.
• Prepare design calculations, cost estimates, and engineering specifications.
• Analyze data and present findings in reports.

Skills

Technical studies and analyses

Design and specifications for water projects

Independent decision-making

Collaboration with project teams

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’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

Compensation

$67,000 - $134,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Locations

Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha

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Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, 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.

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Water Treatment

Job Posting

May 23, 2026

Equal Opportunity

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.