Wastewater EIT/Coordinator

HDR; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is hiring a Wastewater Design Engineer in Training in Madison, Wisconsin. You will create designs for water-focused systems under supervision, prepare deliverables, and participate in QA reviews to ensure high-quality outcomes for municipal and industrial wastewater projects.

The role supports HDR's Water Business Group, emphasizing collaboration, engineering excellence, and active participation in our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Interest or experience designing water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Create planning level, preliminary, and detailed designs of water-focused systems under instruction from a Project Engineer or person in charge.
• Prepare deliverables for water or water resources-focused systems, write specifications, analysis, modeling, and study-level reports, determine appropriate design methods, possible equipment sizing and selection, and work directly with our Clients to deliver an outstanding experience.
• Perform as part of a quality assurance team and conduct quality control reviews of completed deliverables.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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. We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. Our Madison team is growing its client base and expanding its impact across Wisconsin, the Midwest, and beyond.

In the role of Wastewater Design Engineer in Training, we’ll count on you to:

• Create planning level, preliminary, and detailed designs of water-focused systems under instruction from a Project Engineer or person in charge
• Prepare deliverables for water or water resources-focused systems, write specifications, analysis, modeling, and study-level reports, determine appropriate design methods, possible equipment sizing and selection, and work directly with our Clients to deliver an outstanding experience
• Perform as part of a quality assurance team and conduct quality control reviews of completed deliverables
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering field
• 3-5 years of experience with municipal or industrial wastewater treatment and treatment process design
• Experience working on food and beverage, manufacturing, life sciences, semiconductor, data center, or other industrial wastewater projects
• Experience working on large multidisciplinary wastewater projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Interest or experience designing water/wastewater treatment facilities
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience
• Microsoft Office experience
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• 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 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.) Minnesota: $71,132 - $103,483

Primary Location: United States-Wisconsin-Madison

Other Locations: United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affine 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.