Water/Wastewater Engineer

HDR, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A premier engineering firm located in Albany, NY, is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to handle complex assignments and lead projects effectively. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in the water/wastewater sector. Essential skills include knowledge of CAD and water treatment. The company values employee ownership and fosters an inclusive workplace culture, providing an opportunity to create meaningful change in communities through sustainable water management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a must.
• Minimum of 5 years experience required in water/wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering assignments with judgment on techniques.
• Make decisions on design and engineering procedures.
• Function as a technical specialist or project manager.
• Supervise a small team of professionals.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Team collaboration

Water treatment knowledge

Condition assessment

Water main design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement

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?

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/Wastewater Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.

A minimum of 5 years experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects

Working knowledge in water main design, condition assessment, water treatment;

Working knowledge of CAD, Civil 3d, and Revit

• Candidates who reside locally are preferred.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 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-New York-Albany

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt