Wastewater Engineer/Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Wastewater Engineer/Manager, where your expertise will shape the future of water management. In this dynamic role, you will lead innovative projects that enhance wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, and master planning efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client needs while fostering a culture of inclusion and empowerment. If you are passionate about environmental engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in wastewater project design and implementation.
• Strong technical writing skills for reports and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support design of wastewater treatment projects for municipalities.
• Manage project coordination and client engagement.

Skills

Wastewater Treatment Design

Project Management

Technical Writing

Client Engagement

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hydraulic Modeling Software

MS Project

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 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?

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.

Description:

HDR Engineering is looking for a Wastewater Engineer/Manager to join our growing team in either Denver, Fort Collins, or Colorado Springs.

HDR is seeking self-start candidates for a Wastewater Project Engineer to work as a member of our Water Business Group in Colorado. This position will be responsible for assisting in the growth and development of the Wastewater Market Sector in Colorado; which includes projects such as wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines and pump stations, solids treatment, and master planning. Primary responsibilities include advancing business development strategies, development and pursuit of new clients and new projects, project management, technical lead on projects, and staff development.

This position also includes scheduling work, providing training, and reviewing work. Requires an understanding of multidisciplinary team coordination, compilation of design and construction contract documents, design standards and practices, the ability to interact with multiple business groups (e.g. transportation, water/wastewater, permitting, and power and energy groups) across both local and regional HDR offices, facilitation of day-to-day business class or group activities in support of the wastewater lead, strong writing and oral skills, and a track record of completing work on time and within budget. Previous project/client management experience required.

Primary Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the position include supporting the design of wastewater treatment related projects for federal, state and local municipalities. This position will require production of design calculations, technical reports, and preparation of construction documents. In the role of Wastewater Process Engineer/Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Evaluate emerging/embryonic technologies. Develop and implement piloting workplans on such technologies with strategic clients nationwide.


• Engage with our clients to discuss their needs and how HDR can assist them.


• Design responsibilities include preparing construction documents for water and wastewater systems, calculations, writing specifications, analysis and study-level reports for water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems, determining appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection Engineering/process design.


• Project coordination.


• Equipment sizing and selection and working directly with the owner.


• Strong writing and oral skills: the majority of evaluations that HDR performs requires a final report and client presentation.


• Serving as owner's representative, coordination of inspection/observation activities, review and response to shop drawings, submittals, requests for clarification and other construction related correspondence, coordination of startup, commissioning and acceptance activities.


• Helps to coordinate the work of engineers and the balance of the multi-discipline project team throughout the entire project development.


• Conducts work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff.


• Presentations at local, regional, and international conferences.

Preferred Qualifications:

A solid foundation in various branches of water related environmental engineering, development of construction drawings, and strong technical writing and organizational skills are essential requirements for this position. Specific required qualifications include:

• Minimum of 7 years' experience designing and supporting implementation of wastewater projects. Strong technical background and experience in designing treatment systems, collection systems, and pump station projects.


• Software knowledge: Microsoft Office; hydraulic or process modeling software experience a plus.


• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task. Excellent team player with ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams.


• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.


• Preference given to local candidates.


• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering.


• Proven project leadership, project management (staffing, schedule and budget) and mentoring skills are preferred.


• Business development experience.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• 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.) Colorado: $117,194.00 - $167,420.00

Primary Location:United States-Colorado-Denver

Other Locations:United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins

Industry:Water

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting:Jul 12, 2024