Water Treatment & Planning EIT: Design, Analyses & Impact

HDR, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water Treatment and Planning EIT in the United States (Phoenix area) to support design work for water treatment facilities and distribution systems. You will prepare analyses, write specifications, and review regulatory requirements under supervision, contributing to challenging, important public health projects.

The role emphasizes teamwork and an active participation in our employee-owned culture, with opportunities to develop technical memorandums and advanced design methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Interest or experience designing water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support conceptual and detailed designs of water treatment facilities and distribution systems under instruction from the Project Engineer.
• Prepare planning-level analyses for water treatment facilities, distribution systems, and water resources needs.
• Write specifications for water treatment and distribution systems.
• Review and understand Federal Register or State Statute-level regulatory requirements for drinking water and advanced water purification (AWP).
• Assess water treatment facility and distribution system infrastructure for a set list of parameters.
• Determine appropriate design methods, equipment sizing, and equipment selection.
• Prepare presentation materials for clients regarding detailed and complex work products.
• Support Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers on the development of individual subtasks for the completion of contractual tasks and deliverables on time.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Spreadsheet modeling

Technical memos

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Water Treatment and Planning Designer/EIT - ( 196338 )

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 Treatment and Planning Designer/EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Support conceptual and detailed designs of water treatment facilities and distribution systems under instruction from the Project Engineer
• Prepare planning-level analyses for water treatment facilities, distribution systems, and water resources needs
• Write specifications for water treatment and distribution systems
• Review and understand Federal Register or State Statute-level regulatory requirements for drinking water and advanced water purification (AWP)
• Assess water treatment facility and distribution system infrastructure for a set list of parameters
• Determine appropriate design methods, equipment sizing, and equipment selection
• Prepare presentation materials for clients regarding detailed and complex work products
• Support Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers on the development of individual subtasks for the completion of contractual tasks and deliverables on time
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Ability to learn complex spreadsheet-based calculations or models
• Ability to support the development of Technical Memorandums on water resources, water treatment facilities, and distribution systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Interest or experience designing water/wastewater treatment facilities
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• 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

Primary Location

: United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Industry

: Water

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Water Treatment

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Oct 1, 2026

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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