Water/Wastewater Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Fort Collins, Colorado, is seeking a Civil Engineer to manage water and wastewater projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a professional engineer license, along with at least three years of related experience.

You will be responsible for executing complex engineering assignments, making significant design decisions, and leading project teams to success. Join HDR to contribute to sustainable water management and leave a lasting impact on communities.

Qualifications

• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board required.
• 3 years experience in water and wastewater projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments with judgement in engineering techniques and procedures.
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures.
• Function as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects.
• Supervise small staff of professionals and technicians.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Team collaboration

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 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.

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

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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

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

BusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jul 1, 2026

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.