Wastewater Engineer​/Project Manager

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Description:

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

HDR is seeking self‑start candidates for a Wastewater Project Engineer to work as a member of our Water Business Group in Colorado. This position will be responsible for assisting in the growth and development of the Wastewater Market Sector in Colorado; which includes projects such as wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines and pump stations, solids treatment, and master planning. Primary responsibilities include advancing business development strategies, development and pursuit of new clients and new projects, project management, technical lead on projects, and staff development.

This position also includes scheduling work, providing training, and reviewing work. Requires an understanding of multidisciplinary team coordination, compilation of design and construction contract documents, design standards and practices, the ability to interact with multiple business groups (e.g. transportation, water/wastewater, permitting, and power and energy groups) across both local and regional HDR offices, facilitation of day‑to‑day business class or group activities in support of the wastewater lead, strong writing and oral skills, and a track record of completing work on time and within budget.

Previous project/client management experience required.

The primary responsibilities of the position include supporting the design of wastewater treatment related projects for federal, state and local municipalities. This position will require production of design calculations, technical reports, and preparation of construction documents. In the role of Wastewater Process Engineer/Manager, we’ll count on you to:

• Evaluate emerging/embryonic technologies and develop and implement piloting workplans on such technologies with strategic clients nationwide.
• Engage with our clients to discuss their needs and how HDR can assist them.
• Prepare construction documents for water and wastewater systems, calculations, write specifications, analysis and study‑level reports for water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems, determine appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection Engineering/process design.
• Coordinate projects.
• Perform equipment sizing and selection and work directly with the owner.
• Demonstrate strong writing and oral skills: the majority of evaluations that HDR performs requires a final report and client presentation.
• Serve as owner’s representative; coordinate inspection/observation activities, review and respond to shop…