Water/Wastewater Engineer

HDR; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join the team in Arkansas. You will be responsible for managing mid-size water and wastewater projects, ensuring quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, relevant experience in project design, and hold a professional engineering license. This role is full-time and offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience designing plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) recognized in the location of the position.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor technical aspects of water and wastewater projects.
• Perform complex assignments and make technical decisions.
• Engage client relationships and act as a project manager.

Skills

Project management

Technical decision-making

Client engagement

Quality assurance

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

MS in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Water/Wastewater Engineer

HDR is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our growing Arkansas team. You will design, manage, and oversee mid‑size water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor technical aspects of mid‑size pump station and pipeline design projects.
• Perform 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.
• Engage client relationships, relaying HDR’s water and wastewater credentials.
• Act as technical specialist or project manager on mid‑size projects.
• Coordinate staffing and workload across project development to meet schedule.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and conduct training for personnel.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience designing plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) recognized in the location of the position.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and with a project team.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Location: Bentonville, Arkansas (additional location: Little Rock, Arkansas)

Schedule: Full‑time, Regular employee status.

Business Class: Industrial Water/Wastewater Services.

Industry: Water.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering.

We are an affirmatively action and equal opportunity employer. HDR considers all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.