Water/Wastewater Municipal Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Municipal Engineer to join our Houston area office. In this role you will design and manage projects related to water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems, while coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.

The position requires a PE license and strong leadership, communication, and collaboration within HDR’s employee-owned culture. You will work on critical municipal projects in Texas with opportunities for growth.

Formación

• PE license required.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsabilidades

• Design responsibilities include drafting construction documents, calculations, specifications, and reports for water and wastewater systems.
• Perform complex engineering tasks with established methods and procedures.
• Coordinate owners’ representatives, inspections, submittals, and startup activities.
• Coordinate multi-discipline project teams across design phases.
• Lead design development and contract document sessions with staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Verbal comm

Written comm

Culture participation

Educación

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. #LI-JG9 Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

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. 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.

HDR is currently in need of a Water/Wastewater Municipal Engineer to work as a member of our growing office in Houston or Corpus Christi, TX.

Primary Responsibilities:

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

• Design responsibilities include preparing construction documents, calculations, writing specifications, analysis and study-level reports for water and wastewater treatment plants, water distribution, wastewater collection system, pump stations, site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, determining appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection.
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Serving as owner’s representative, coordination of inspection/observation activities, review and response to shop drawings, submittals, requests for clarification and other construction related correspondence, coordination of startup, commissioning and acceptance activities.
• Helps to coordinate the work of engineers and the balance of the multi-discipline project team throughout the entire project development.
• Conducts work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff.
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• 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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Houston

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Water Treatment

Job Posting

Oct 26, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.