Water/Wastewater Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

HDR is looking for a part-time Civil Engineer to work on water and wastewater projects in Denver, Colorado. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

The role involves supervising teams, making key design decisions, and requires a recognized professional engineering license. HDR fosters an employee-owned culture promoting inclusion and active engagement.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with independent work capability.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.
• Experience in designing and creating specifications for water projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small teams for project completion.
• Make decisions on design and engineering procedures.
• Perform complex assignments in engineering.

Skills

Designing water and wastewater projects

Engineering judgment

Project management

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?

We believe water is more than a resource; it’s a shared responsibility. As part of our WaterBusiness 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.

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

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.

Additional Requirements

• 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

Primary Location

Primary Location

Industry

Water

Schedule

Part‑time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

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