Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer (PE) – Municipal Systems

HDR, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

short and long-term disability

life insurance

employee assistance program

paid time away

parental leave

paid holidays

retirement savings plan with employer

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead municipal water and wastewater design and project execution. You will guide junior staff, prepare plans, and coordinate with clients to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years in the field, and proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation and hydraulic modeling. HDR supports an employee-owned culture and a diverse, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 10 years of 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert in water/wastewater planning, design, and construction projects.
• Prepare and guide junior staff in the preparation of design plans for major mechanical engineering projects.
• Create interpretive sketches or layouts of design plans for municipal water or wastewater projects and prepare drawings, specs, and estimates.
• Approve and supervise design, inspection, construction, and installation of contracts for water and wastewater projects.
• Report on contracts, estimates, modifications and awards.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities with significant impact on major company programs.
• Collaborate with management for project reviews.
• Present and explain design elements to clients in project meetings, workshops, using drawings and PowerPoint.

Skills

Water/wastewater design experience

Project engineering experience

Project management experience

Strong technical background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

HDR, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead municipal water and wastewater design and project execution. You will guide junior staff, prepare plans, and coordinate with clients to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years in the field, and proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation and hydraulic modeling. HDR supports an employee-owned culture and a diverse, inclusive environment.