Water/Wastewater Engineer

HDR•Las Vegas, NV

14h

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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

Nice To Haves

Civil 3D CAD and/or BIM experience
A minimum of 3-years experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects

Responsibilities

Plan, direct and monitor technical aspects of water pump stations and pipeline design projects, sewer collection system design, and wastewater treatment plant design.
Work in a Team Environment to accomplish complex tasks and project deliverables
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
Be involved with client relationships with specific focus on relaying HDR’s water and wastewater credentials
Function as technical specialist, deputy project manager and/or project manager on mid-size projects as needed
Ability to supervise small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures and for the execution of training for personnel as established
Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
Assist in permitting efforts associated with design projects
Perform other duties as needed