Water/Wastewater Engineer

HDR; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 75,040 - 107,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Water/Wastewater Engineer to take responsibility for complex projects related to water and wastewater management in Albany, NY. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The role demands skills in water main design, condition assessment, and familiarity with CAD, Civil 3D, and Revit software. The company values employee participation and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in water and wastewater project design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering assignments, exercising judgment in evaluation.
• Make significant design and engineering decisions.
• Function as a technical specialist or project manager.
• Supervise small team of professionals and technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Water main design

Condition assessment

Water treatment

CAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

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At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We continually weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities. Water is more than a resource – it is a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come, delivering safe drinking water, treating wastewater responsibly, and protecting lives and property through flood control. Your work directly supports public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

Responsibilities

• 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 a 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 of experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Working knowledge in water main design, condition assessment, and water treatment.
• Working knowledge of CAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.
• Candidates who reside locally are preferred.

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.

Legal Notice

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.

Location & Compensation

Primary Location: United States – New York – Albany
Schedule: Full‑time
Regular employee status
Job Posting Date: Dec 11, 2025

Salary Range (Albany, NY): $75,040 – $107,200

Industry: Water