Water Resources Engineer

HDR; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Water Engineer who will help deliver safe drinking water, wastewater projects, and sustainable water solutions.

You will work within HDR’s Water Business Group to apply engineering excellence on diverse projects that contribute to public health and environmental resilience. You will lead complex tasks, supervise teammates, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement robust water infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or recognized by licensing board.
• Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for results.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and with a project team.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments with judgement in evaluation and modification of standard engineering techniques.
• 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.

Skills

Independent worker

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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.

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

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
• 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; {Woodcliff Lake, NJ: $94,938 - $135,625}

Primary Location:

United States-New York-New York

Other Locations:

United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-New Jersey-Pennington

Industry:

Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Stormwater / Wet Weather

Job Posting:

Nov 2, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affir... We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.