Water/Wastewater Designer/EIT

HDR; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,790 - 91,655; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a Water/Wastewater Designer to be a part of the Water Business Group. In this role, you will work on the design and construction services for water/wastewater treatment plants and related systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and experience with AutoCAD. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, with a competitive salary range of $55,790 to $91,655.

Join HDR in creating an inclusive culture and promoting employee ownership while contributing to essential infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Interest or experience designing water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• EIT or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs of water/wastewater treatment plants.
• Prepare specifications and study-level reports for water systems.
• Assist project manager throughout design and construction phases.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Designing water/wastewater facilities

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Microsoft Project

Revit

Job description

Overview

HDR is currently in need of a Water/Wastewater Designer to work as a member of the Water Business Group. The successful candidate will be expected to work as a team member for studies and/or detailed design and construction services for water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and collection/distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs of water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and collection/distribution systems.
• Prepare drawings to write specifications, analysis, and study-level reports for water and wastewater systems, determine appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection, and cost estimation.
• Assist the project manager throughout the design and construction phases of projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Interest or experience designing water/wastewater treatment facilities
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience
• Microsoft Office 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

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• EIT or ability to obtain within 12 months. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Water/Wastewater Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Passed PE exam
• Experience in evaluating, designing, and/or developing drawings and specifications for water/wastewater treatment facilities and pump station projects
• Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera project management software
• Revit, MicroStation and/or AutoCAD experience
• Preference is given to local candidates

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.

Benefits and Compensation

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.)

Pay Transparency Location: Cleveland, OH; Salary: $55,790 - $91,655. Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Cleveland. Industry: Waste. Schedule: Full-time. Employee Status: Regular. Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt. Job Posting: Jun 26, 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.