Water/Wastewater Engineer

HDR, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,800 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time away and parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in New York is seeking a Civil Engineer focused on water management projects. You'll perform complex engineering tasks, supervise teams, and contribute to innovative solutions for water sustainability. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and experience with water and wastewater planning.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary range of $93,800 - $134,000 based on experience. If you're innovative, self-motivated, and ready to lead change, we'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience designing specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Self-motivated team player committed to company culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering assignments with judgment in technique selection.
• Make significant design and engineering decisions as needed.
• Supervise a small staff on mid-size projects.

Skills

Water main design

CAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

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 weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

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 a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Working knowledge in water main design, condition assessment, and water treatment.
• Working knowledge of CAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.
• Candidates who reside locally are preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Benefits & Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. This 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 on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Salary range (New York, NY): $93,800 - $134,000.

Location: United States – New York – New York.

Schedule: Full‑time.

Employee Status: Regular.

Job Posting: Nov 20, 2025.

Job Code: #LI-JC7.