Water/Wastewater Municipal Engineer

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.

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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.

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

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Minimum of 5 years’ experience designing and supporting implementation of water/wastewater and municipal projects

PE required

Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other civil engineering software as appropriate

Project Engineering and Project Management experience

Demonstrated leadership, good verbal and written communication skills

Good technical writing skills

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s desirable

Preference given to local Houston, TX candidates

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Schedule: Full-time