Wastewater Engineer/Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 126,511 - 167,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR Engineering is seeking a Wastewater Engineer/Manager to join our growing Water group in Colorado, with opportunities in Denver, Fort Collins, or Colorado Springs. You will lead design efforts for wastewater facilities, pipelines, and pump stations, and help grow our Colorado wastewater market.

The role emphasizes project management, client development, and mentoring with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 7+ years of wastewater design and project management experience.
• MS Office and MS Project proficiency.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Preference for local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and project management of wastewater facilities, pipelines, pump stations, and related systems.
• Develop business opportunities and pursue new Colorado clients and projects.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across HDR offices and stakeholders.
• Prepare construction documents, calculations, and specifications for water/wastewater projects.
• Serve as owner liaison; oversee startup, commissioning, and project delivery.
• Present at local, regional conferences and industry forums.

Skills

Project leadership

Project management

PE license

MS Office

MS Project

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Overview

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?

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.

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

• 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

• 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.

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

Benefits

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: $126,511.00 - $167,420.00

Employment Information

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

Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Mar 3, 2026

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.

Employee Network Groups

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.