Water/Wastewater Designer/EIT

HDR, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Designer to join the Water Business Group in Pittsburgh, PA. You will work as part of a team to design facilities and systems for water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and collection/distribution networks.

The role involves preparing drawings, specifications, and study reports, selecting equipment, and estimating costs, with opportunities for growth through EIT certification and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs of water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and collection/distribution systems.
• Prepare drawings, write specifications, analysis, and study-level reports for water and wastewater systems; determine 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Water/wastewater design

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

EIT eligible within 12 months

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job 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, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• EIT or ability to obtain within 12 months. Candidates hired without their EIT will be given the title of "Water/Wastewater Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• 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 given to local candidates.

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.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture is a must.

Location

Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

Other Locations: United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular