Water Wastewater Engineer

HDR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our NTX/OK/AR team. The role covers planning, directing, and monitoring complex water and wastewater design projects, with emphasis on pump stations and pipelines, and collaboration with clients and staff.

Preferred candidates hold an MS and have at least five years of relevant design experience. A PE license is required, and commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and with a project team.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and monitor technical aspects of pump station, pipeline, drinking water, and wastewater design projects.
• Take responsibility for complex assignments and modify standard engineering techniques as needed.
• Engage with clients and act as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects.
• Coordinate staffing and workload across the project to deliver documents on schedule.
• Supervise small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and participate in training for personnel as established.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

MS

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.

HDR Engineering is looking for a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our growing NTX/OK/AR team.

The primary duties of the Water/Wastewater Engineer include but are not limited to planning, directing and monitoring technical aspects of pump station, pipeline, drinking water, and wastewater design projects which contain a high degree of technical complexity.

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
• Involved with client relationships
• Function as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects as needed
• May be involved with coordinating staffing and workload of staff through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• May supervise small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures and for the execution of training for personnel as established
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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-Texas-Dallas
Other Locations: United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-Arkansas-Bentonville, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Texas-El Paso
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Pump Stations and Pipelines
Job Posting: Aug 28, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.