Wastewater Engineer/Project Manager

HDR•Fort Collins, CO

103d

About The Position

HDR Engineering is seeking a Wastewater Engineer/Project Manager to join its Water Business Group in Colorado, based in Denver, Fort Collins, or Colorado Springs. The role supports the growth and development of the Colorado wastewater market, working on wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines and pump stations, solids treatment, and master planning. It combines business development, client and project management, technical leadership, design, and staff development. The position supports wastewater treatment projects for federal, state, and local municipalities. Work includes design calculations, technical reports, construction documents, specifications, equipment sizing and selection, and analysis of water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems. The engineer coordinates multidisciplinary teams, schedules and reviews work, provides training, and helps deliver projects on time and within budget. The role also involves client engagement, technology evaluation and piloting, construction-phase support, commissioning, and presentations at conferences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
At least 7 years of related experience, including experience designing and supporting implementation of wastewater projects.
At least 2 years of project management experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience designing wastewater treatment systems, collection systems, and pump station projects.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Strong technical writing, oral communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary project team.
Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture.
Previous project and client management experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
Hydraulic or process modeling software experience.
Microsoft Access experience.
Proven project leadership, project management of staffing, schedules, and budgets, and mentoring skills.
Business development experience.
Local candidacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the growth and development of the wastewater market sector in Colorado.
Advance business development strategies and pursue new clients and projects.
Manage projects and serve as a technical lead on projects.
Support design of wastewater treatment projects for federal, state, and local municipalities.
Prepare design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents for water and wastewater systems.
Analyze treatment, distribution, and collection systems and determine design methods, equipment sizing, and equipment selection.
Evaluate emerging technologies and develop and implement piloting workplans with strategic clients.
Engage clients to understand their needs and discuss how HDR can assist them.
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and work with other business groups and HDR offices.
Schedule work, provide training, review work, and support staff development.
Serve as an owner’s representative and coordinate inspection and observation activities.
Review and respond to shop drawings, submittals, requests for clarification, and other construction-related correspondence.
Coordinate startup, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
Conduct design development and contract-document work sessions with other staff.
Present at local, regional, and international conferences.
Complete work on time and within budget.