Senior Water/Wastewater/Water Resources Designer

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Designer to join their Water Business Group in Charlotte. This role involves working on diverse projects related to water and wastewater treatment, pipelines, and stormwater management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering and be proficient in various design tools like AutoCAD and Revit. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in water resource management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in water/wastewater projects.
• Hands-on experience with discipline-specific computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, design, and construction phases of projects.
• Support engineers and technical staff with client contact and field visits.

Skills

Water and wastewater treatment

Pump stations

Pipelines

Stormwater management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Equivalent work experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Revit

ESRI ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Designer - Water Business Group

HDR is seeking a Senior Designer to join our Water Business Group in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem, NC. The ideal candidate will have a technical interest in water and wastewater treatment, pump stations, pipelines, water resources, or stormwater.

The Senior Designer will assist with projects through planning, design, and construction phases, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, gravity sanitary sewers, force mains, water distribution and transmission pipelines, pump stations, and related infrastructure. They will support professional engineers and technical staff and may have periodic client contact and occasional field visits for construction observation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field
• At least 20 years of experience in water/wastewater/water resources projects, focusing on treatment, pump stations, pipelines, or stormwater
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Revit, and ESRI ArcGIS
• Team-oriented attitude
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in relevant discipline
• Hands-on experience with discipline-specific computer applications
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture

Our Values and Commitment

At HDR, our employee-owners are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves and ideas. We strive to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging within our communities and organization.

We build on each other's experiences to make great things possible daily, shaping a collaborative culture grounded in trust and community engagement. Our Employee Network Groups support inclusion and are open to all employees, fostering a supportive environment where everyone can contribute.