Water/Wastewater Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer in Washington to work on multidisciplinary teams delivering public infrastructure projects. You will prepare calculations, specifications, and reports, sizing equipment and designing processes under senior guidance.

The role emphasizes independent work, collaboration, and mentorship within HDR's employee-owned culture, with opportunities for growth into project management and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to obtain reciprocity preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in designing/water and wastewater projects.
• Experience with pipeline, pump station and/or treatment projects is a plus.
• Active involvement in water/wastewater industry associations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments evaluating design methods and procedures.
• Decide on significant design and engineering procedures as needed.
• Serve as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects.
• Delegate to and mentor junior staff.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians.

Skills

PE License

Design experience

Water/Wastewater

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Hydraulic/process modeling software

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?

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.

As part of HDR's Washington Water Business Group, our thriving team is recognized throughout Washington in the planning, design, and delivery of complex water/wastewater pump station, pipeline and treatment projects. As a water/wastewater engineer in our group, you will play an integral part on various multidisciplinary teams to support highly visible, impactful public infrastructure projects across the region and country.

Our employee-owned culture creates a workplace atmosphere of collaboration, learning, enrichment, and inclusion. Collaboration is a cornerstone of our design delivery approach. In this role, you will work closely with other team members to prepare calculations, writing specifications, reports, and construction documents, determine appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection, engineering design, and project closeout. You will be supported by senior engineers and/or project managers who will provide guidance and mentorship throughout the project lifecycle. Having the ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams is key for this role. Candidates with strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently will excel in this role.

We are committed to promoting employees' physical and mental wellness and well-being and delivering meaningful employee experiences. Whether you are interested in advancing your technical skillset, learning more about business development, or are eager to step into a project management role, we provide endless growth and training opportunities that match your skillset and interest.

In the role of a Water/Wastewater Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• 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
• Act as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects, as needed
• Delegate to and mentor junior staff, as needed
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Engineer in Washington or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months
• Minimum of 5 years' experience designing and supporting implementation of pipeline, pump station and/or treatment projects
• Master's degree
• Software knowledge: AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft Office; scheduling software, hydraulic or process modeling software experience a plus
• Active in area water/wastewater industry associations is a strong plus

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
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• 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.)

• {Gig Harbor, WA}: $82,544 - $117,920
• {Olympia, WA}: $77,968.80 - $107,200
• {Seattle, WA/Bellevue, WA/Everett, WA}: $90,048 - $128,640
• {Spokane, WA}: $86,564 - $117,116

Primary Location: United States-Washington-Spokane

Other Locations: United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Aug 31, 2026