Wastewater Engineer​/Project Manager

About HDR

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and our communities.

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 directly supports public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

HDR Engineering is looking for a Wastewater Engineer/Manager to join our growing team in Denver, Fort Collins, or Colorado Springs.

This role is a self‑starter position focused on the growth and development of the Wastewater Market Sector in Colorado, including wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, solids treatment, and master planning. Primary responsibilities include advancing business development strategies, pursuing new clients and projects, managing projects, leading technical work, and developing staff.

• Evaluate emerging/embryonic technologies and develop piloting work‑plans with strategic clients nationwide.
• Engage with clients to discuss their needs and how HDR can assist.
• Prepare design calculations, technical reports, and construction documents for water and wastewater systems.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities, including shop drawing reviews, submittals, and construction correspondence.
• Act as owner’s representative for inspection, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Lead design development sessions and contract document preparation with project staff.
• Present at local, regional, and international conferences.

• Minimum 7 years experience designing and supporting wastewater projects, including treatment, collection, and pump station systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; hydraulic or process modeling software experience a plus.
• Self‑motivated, independent worker with strong teamwork skills and experience on integrated project teams.
• Commitment to employee‑owned culture; local candidates preferred.
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering (preferred).
• Proven project leadership, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and mentoring skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to employee‑owned culture.

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.

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, and Young Professionals—help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone can engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Colorado – Denver, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs

None specified.

Water

Full‑time

Regular

Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, or conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible.

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