Senior Wastewater Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR's Madison office seeks a Wastewater Professional Engineer to lead design and project delivery for municipal and industrial wastewater projects. You will collaborate across disciplines to ensure technically sound solutions and regulatory compliance while advancing HDR’s client-focused mission.

With a strong background in planning, design, and analysis, you will mentor junior engineers and contribute to a wide range of projects across Wisconsin and the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years experience with municipal wastewater treatment/design.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate wastewater design team through schematic design and contract documents.
• Establish meetings with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to meet project schedule.
• Conduct site work sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review process mechanical documents for conflicts across disciplines.
• Write and edit process mechanical specifications and select equipment.
• Coordinate with disciplines to incorporate changes into documents.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Conduct QA/QC on team outputs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Technical leadership

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Hydraulic modeling

Project management

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Hydraulic modeling software

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'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our WaterBusiness 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.

Our Madison team is growing its client base and expanding its impact across Wisconsin, the Midwest, and beyond. As a Professional Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on a diverse range of municipal and private‑sector projects, supporting clients such as local governments, utilities, food and beverage manufacturers, and industrial facilities. You'll gain hands‑on experience in planning, design, and engineering analysis while contributing to solutions for complex wastewater treatment and water quality challenges. Because our team collaborates across offices nationwide, you'll have opportunities to support projects and clients throughout the country, broadening your technical expertise and professional network. We bring together experts across disciplines to deliver innovative, practical solutions and exceptional client service. This is more than an entry‑level engineering role—it's an opportunity to build a strong foundation for your career while helping communities and industries achieve meaningful environmental and operational results.

In the role of Wastewater Professional Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Coordinate the work of the wastewater design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Coordinate workload to complete the document on schedule
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Review process mechanical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Write and edit process mechanical specifications, select equipment, treatment systems, and devices
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed‑upon changes into the project documents
• Provide construction contract administration as needed
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Wastewater Process Mechanical Project Engineers, Project Coordinators or CAD Technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering field

10+ years of experience with municipal or industrial wastewater treatment and treatment process design

Experience working on municipal wastewater projects

Experience working on food and beverage, manufacturing, life sciences, semiconductor, data center, or other industrial wastewater projects

Experience working on large multidisciplinary wastewater projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• A minimum of 10 years experience with Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems Planning and Design

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• Strong technical background and experience in designing water distribution systems
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation and hydraulic modeling software
• 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

What We Believe

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.

Primary Location

United States-Wisconsin-Madison

Other Locations

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting

Jul 29, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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