Senior Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

HDR, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 136,836 - 195,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Retirement savings match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Boston is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater) to design and deliver complex water infrastructure projects, lead multi-disciplinary teams, develop plans and specifications, and ensure high-quality, sustainable solutions.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, PE license, 10+ years of water experience, and proven project management. HDR offers employee ownership, comprehensive benefits, and location-based compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of experience in water infrastructure.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across locations.
• Strong vendor and client coordination.

Responsibilities

• Independently create detailed designs, plans, specifications for water facilities and infrastructure projects
• Manage and coordinate multi-discipline teams from separate locations to produce high level, high quality deliverables
• Guide the planning and execution of complex and multi-disciplinary studies, simulations, and plans for water infrastructure projects
• Take responsibility for engineering design, project coordination, specifications, planning, and client interaction
• Establish new quality standards and value engineering solutions
• Conduct quality control reviews of deliverables
• Serve as a technical expert in one water systems and water infrastructure
• Serve as a project manager on water projects as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Independent decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Numerical modeling & simulation platforms

Digital delivery platforms

Workflow tools

Job description

Senior Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently create detailed designs, plans, specifications for water facilities and infrastructure projects
• Manage and coordinate multi-discipline teams from separate locations to produce high level, high quality deliverables
• Guide the planning and execution of complex and multi-disciplinary studies, simulations, and plans for water infrastructure projects
• Take responsibility for engineering/process design, project coordination, determining and writing engineering specifications, planning work, establishing appropriate design methods, report preparation and coordination, equipment sizing and selection, and working directly with our Clients to provide an outstanding delivery experience
• Establish new quality standards and value engineering solutions
• Conduct quality control reviews of deliverables
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in area of one water systems and water infrastructure
• Serve as a project manager on water projects as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference is given to candidates local to the New England area

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• A minimum of 10 years experience with water infrastructure and water related facilities or systems
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license)
• Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the results
• Strong technical background and experience in guiding and formulating one water solutions and managing multi-disciplinary, geographically diverse teams
• Microsoft Office, digital delivery and design platforms, numerical modeling and simulation platforms, workflow augmentation and quality facilitation platforms
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience is necessary
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Benefits and Compensation

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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Compensation:

• Boston, MA: $136,836 - $195,480
• Providence, RI: $119,732 - $171,045
• Bedford, NH: $119,732 - $171,045
• Rocky Hill, CT: $125,433 - $179,190
• Portland, ME: $108,329 - $154,755

Location

Primary: United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Other: United States, New Hampshire, Bedford; United States, Maine, Portland; United States, Connecticut, Rocky Hill; United States, Rhode Island, Providence