Wastewater Design Engineer in Training — Drive Water Quality

HDR; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR’s Madison team is seeking an Engineer-in-Training to support municipal and private wastewater projects. You’ll gain hands-on experience in planning, design, and engineering analysis while contributing to solutions that improve water quality and public health.

Under supervision, you will help develop planning level to detailed designs, prepare deliverables, and participate in QA reviews. This is a foundation-building role for a career in environmental engineering within HDR's employee-owned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced water/wastewater design.
• Experience with municipal or industrial wastewater projects desired.
• Strong teamwork and client service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create planning, preliminary, and detailed water-focused designs under guidance.
• Prepare deliverables, write specs, perform analysis and modeling.
• Coordinate with clients to deliver an outstanding experience.
• Contribute to quality assurance and reviews.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Water/Wastewater Design

Team Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Modeling & Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

HDR’s Madison team is seeking an Engineer-in-Training to support municipal and private wastewater projects. You’ll gain hands-on experience in planning, design, and engineering analysis while contributing to solutions that improve water quality and public health.

Under supervision, you will help develop planning level to detailed designs, prepare deliverables, and participate in QA reviews. This is a foundation-building role for a career in environmental engineering within HDR's employee-owned