Senior Wastewater Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Madison, WI, seeks a Wastewater Professional Engineer to lead design efforts across municipal and industrial wastewater projects.

You will coordinate design teams, engage with agencies for code compliance, and ensure on-schedule delivery while integrating multi-disciplinary inputs. The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong skills in water distribution design, CAD tools, and hydraulic modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum 10 years experience with Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems Planning and Design.
• Requires Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong technical background and experience in designing water distribution systems.
• Experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project Engineering

Team coordination

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in Civil/Environmental/ Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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.

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.

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.)

Minnesota: $123,701 - $176,715

Primary Location: United States-Wisconsin-Madison

Other Locations: United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Jul 29, 2026