Water Resources Engineer

HDR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,938 - 135,625; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water Engineer in New York, NY. This role involves significant responsibilities including managing design and engineering tasks for water-focused projects, supervising a small team, and ensuring independent decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, at least 3 years of experience, and must hold a professional engineering license. HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package, with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in water-focused projects.
• Requires a professional engineering license.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering assignments using judgment.
• Make significant design and engineering decisions.
• Supervise a small team and manage mid-size projects.

Skills

Technical studies execution

Independent decision-making

Project management

Active participation in company culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

In the role of Water Engineer, we’ll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for performing complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
• Function as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects as needed
• Supervise small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing and creating plans and specifications for water focused projects
• Preference is given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing and creating plans and specifications for water focused projects
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the results
• 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

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.) The salary range is {Pennington, NJ}: $86,296 - $123,280 ; {New York, NY}: $94,938 - $135,625

Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Pennington Other Locations: United States-New York-New York Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt Job Posting: May 15, 2026

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.