Water / Wastewater Engineer

HDR; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Water Business Group in Atlanta-GA, Birmingham-AL, or Montgomery-AL. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive experience in water and wastewater evaluation, analysis, design, and construction, and a PE license.

You will support planning, design, and construction phases and coordinate with project teams and clients. Responsibilities include technical analysis, reports, coordinating with sub-consultants, and ensuring schedules and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience executing technical studies and designing water-focused projects.
• Able to work independently and with a project team to complete tasks.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, design, and construction phases of water/wastewater projects.
• Prepare technical analyses, reports, and memos relating to water systems.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants and clients to maintain schedules and budgets.
• Support project managers and senior staff across disciplines.

Skills

Independent decision making

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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.

HDR is looking for a talented Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our growing Water Business Group in Atlanta-GA, Birmingham-AL, or Montgomery-AL. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater evaluation, analysis, design, and construction. They will be responsible for assisting with projects through planning, design, and construction phases. Project types could include water and wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure projects. Additional duties could include technical investigation and analysis of various detailed studies and preparing reports relating water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and conveyance infrastructure and processes. They will support and advise project managers and technical staff in other disciplines and sections, complete technical analysis, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with sub-consultants, support senior staff to maintain project schedules and budgets, and produce documents in accordance with project scopes and quality program procedures. In supporting the delivery of projects, they will engage in regular contact with clients regarding ongoing projects and tasks while also managing and leading specific tasks under the direction of sensor staff. Occasional field construction observation and coordination may also be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing and creating plans and specifications for water focused projects
• Local candidates are preferred

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
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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.

Primary Location:United States-Georgia-Atlanta Other Locations:United States-Alabama-Birmingham, United States-Alabama-Montgomery Industry:Water Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt Job Posting:Jun 8, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.