Water Resources Engineer - Project Leader, Employee-Owned

HDR, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer?

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Water Engineer to lead complex water-focused engineering studies and designs.

You will evaluate techniques, make design decisions, and manage mid-size projects while guiding staff and coordinating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The role emphasizes independent work within HDR’s employee-owned culture, with opportunities to impact public health and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing water-focused projects.
• Requires professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng).
• Ability to make independent decisions and work in a project team.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field

Job description

HDR, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Water Engineer to lead complex water-focused engineering studies and designs.

You will evaluate techniques, make design decisions, and manage mid-size projects while guiding staff and coordinating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The role emphasizes independent work within HDR’s employee-owned culture, with opportunities to impact public health and infrastructure.