Senior Wastewater Engineer (PE)

HDR, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Wastewater Engineer in Boise, Idaho, to independently design pipelines, pump stations, treatment plants, tanks, and related water and wastewater systems.

You will lead engineering design, coordination, specifications, and equipment sizing while working directly with owners. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years in municipal water/wastewater design, a PE license, and strong skills in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and hydraulic modeling.

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 (PE/P.Eng).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently create detailed designs, plans, specifications and estimates for pipelines, pump stations, treatment plants, tanks and other water and wastewater storage and conveyance systems.
• 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 the owner.
• Establish new quality standards and value engineering solutions.
• Conduct quality control reviews of completed designs.
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in area of water and wastewater systems.
• Serve as a project manager on water/wastewater projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project Engineering

Project Management

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Hydraulic modeling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Hydraulic modeling software

Microsoft Office

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

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

• Independently create detailed designs, plans, specifications and estimates for pipelines, pump stations, treatment plants, tanks and other water and wastewater storage and conveyance systems
• 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 the owner
• Establish new quality standards and value engineering solutions
• Conduct quality control reviews of completed designs
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in area of water and wastewater systems
• Serve as a project manager on water/wastewater projects as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

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.

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting

Apr 27, 2026