Water Conveyance Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating impactful engineering solutions in water management. This role offers the chance to work on technically complex projects, including the design of municipal pumping stations and pipelines. You will collaborate with a talented team in a supportive environment that values your input and fosters professional growth. Your expertise will contribute to essential water infrastructure, making a difference in communities across the region. If you're passionate about civil engineering and eager to take on challenges that matter, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in water/wastewater projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong technical writing and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for municipal pumping stations and pipelines.
• Prepare design calculations and technical reports.
• Collaborate with team members to produce design deliverables.

Skills

Technical Writing

Hydraulic Calculations

Project Coordination

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Google Earth

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?

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.

Primary Responsibilities

Upon hire, you will integrate with our industry leading team in HDR’s Denver, CO office to compete for, and execute, technically complex engineering projects serving municipal water suppliers across the front range. Our team is comprised of unique individuals who value your work ethic and attitude while fostering your technical abilities to succeed.

The technical focus of this position is development of designs for municipal pumping stations and pipelines to convey raw water, drinking water and wastewater.

This position will require preparation of design calculations, writing technical reports, and collaborating with project team members to produce design deliverables. Design deliverables may include technical memoranda, design reports, technical specifications, design drawings, calculations, and alternatives analysis. Primary responsibilities include:

• Collaboration with design team members to coordinate integration of designed components into a larger overall project. To facilitate this collaboration, applicants should expect to be in the office at least four days per week.
• Hydraulic calculations for pump selection and pipeline sizing.
• Alternatives analysis for pipeline route selection and/or pumping station site selection.
• Preparation of related design reports with supporting mapping and calculations to document the design process and obtain agency approvals.
• Development of plan and profile drawings for water transmission/distribution and sewer interceptor/collection pipelines.
• Equipment layout and site design for water and wastewater pumping stations.
• Coordinating with CAD and Civil 3D technicians throughout drawing development.
• Development of technical specifications based on HDR master specifications and client specifications.
• Perform construction phase engineering tasks including responding to RFI, submittal review, construction observation, and supporting engineering activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• A solid foundation in various branches of water related civil and mechanical engineering, development of construction drawings, and strong technical writing and organizational skills are essential requirements for this position. Specific required qualifications include:
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in preparation of construction drawings and specifications for water/wastewater pipelines and/or pumping stations.
• Proficiency in developing design components as part of project teams and working directly with clients.
• Design experience in preparation of pressure and gravity flow system hydraulic calculations relating to pipeline sizing, wall thickness and system head curves.
• Evaluation of alternative pump types and sizes for lift stations and pump stations. Preliminary equipment layouts for same.
• Construction experience for office engineering services including submittal and shop drawing review, responding to RFIs, and development of work change directives.
• Experience working in ArcGIS and Google Earth.
• Experience using AutoCAD to support design investigations.
• Technical writing mastery.
• Experience mentoring entry level engineers.
• HDR actively encourages your participation in professional societies (AWWA, WEA, ASCE, etc.) related to our industry. Local and/or National conferences will be part of your yearly work itinerary to the extent you desire.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task.
• 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.

Primary Location

Denver, CO

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Pump Stations and Pipelines

Job Posting

Feb 13, 2025

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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