Water/Wastewater Engineer

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 57,060 - 81,526; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced engineer in Denver, Colorado, to design and create plans for water and wastewater projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in the field. As part of a collaborative team, you will ensure the delivery of safe and sustainable water solutions.

This part-time position benefits from a culture of inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in water and wastewater projects.
• Requires professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng).
• Ability to work independently and within a project team.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments with engineering techniques.
• Make decisions on design procedures as needed.
• Supervise small teams of professionals.

Skills

Project Management

Water and Wastewater Design

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

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, we constantly ask: What is our impact on the world? Water is 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 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 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 and leave a lasting legacy.

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 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

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications
• MS
• A minimum of 3 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $41.42/hr - $59.18/hr

Location & Details

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver

Industry: Water

Schedule: Part-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Jun 3, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative 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.