Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

HDR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead innovative projects that enhance community infrastructure. This role emphasizes technical expertise in municipal water and wastewater systems, requiring a strong background in planning and design. As part of a collaborative team, you will guide junior engineers, prepare detailed designs, and ensure project success through effective management and client engagement. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and encourages professional growth while making a positive impact on the environment and communities.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience with Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems Planning.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong technical background in water distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert in water/wastewater planning and design.
• Prepare design plans and guide junior staff in projects.
• Collaborate with clients and present design elements in meetings.

Skills

Municipal Water Systems Planning

Wastewater Systems Design

Technical Expertise

Project Management

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Hydraulic Modeling Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Hydraulic Modeling Software

Job description

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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?

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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 Water/Wastewater Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Serve as a technical expert water/wastewater planning, design, and construction projects
• Prepare and guide junior staff in the preparation of design plans for major mechanical engineering projects
• Make interpretive detailed sketches or layouts of intricate or fundamental portions of the basic design plan for municipal water or wastewater projects, and prepare maps, designs, plans, contract and working drawings, estimates, contract specifications, and other technical specifications
• Approve and supervise the design, inspection, construction, demolition, installation of contracts, drawings, specifications for water and wastewater projects
• Report on contracts and contract estimates, contract modifications and recommendations for awards
• Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed
• Collaborate with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
• Present and explain design element with clients on project meetings, in-person workshops, using drawings and/or PowerPoint presentations.
  
  

Keywords: Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, municipal water, wastewater, Professional Engineer, PE, water distribution

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil Engineering
  
  

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
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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 is $132,000 - $189,000 and 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.)

Primary Location:

United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations:

United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-San Diego

Industry:

Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting:

Apr 22, 2025


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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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