Senior Wastewater Engineer

HDR; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 123,701 - 176,715; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Wastewater Professional Engineer to join our Madison/Milwaukee area teams. You will lead municipal and industrial wastewater design projects, coordinating across disciplines to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions that protect public health and the environment.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with local governments and facilities while advancing innovative treatment and water quality strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of municipal wastewater planning and design experience.
• Professional Engineer license (PE/P.Eng) required for the position's location.
• Strong background in water distribution system design and hydraulic modeling.
• Experience with municipal wastewater projects and large multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate wastewater design team through schematic design and documents.
• Lead reviews with agencies to ensure code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to meet project schedules.
• Conduct site work sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review process documents for conflicts and ensure alignment across disciplines.
• Prepare specifications, select treatment equipment and systems.
• Assist disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs, change orders; incorporate changes into docs.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Perform QA/QC on teammates' work as required.
• Execute additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project Engineering

Project Management

Water/wastewater design

Hydraulic modeling

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

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

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff... (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.