Project Engineer, Environmental Engineer

A 100% employee‑owned company with more than 100 years of experience, HDR empowers each employee to bring authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout the company and in our communities, constantly asking:
What is our impact on the world?

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We invite you to continue building your water career  global team of industry leaders is looking for success‑oriented Project Engineers to work on a wide variety of projects across the water, wastewater, and/or water‑resource management sectors.

As a Project Engineer, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team focused on delivering high‑impact projects. Your work will directly support the success of our clients and communities.

• Support and lead projects related to water, wastewater, and/or water‑resource management.
• Prepare design calculations, cost estimates, technical reports, and engineering plans and specifications with precision and creativity.
• Accumulate and analyze data, presenting findings in professional reports, memos, and presentations for internal and client use.
• Take initiative and work independently while collaborating effectively with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead portions of design work and help ensure high‑quality, accurate deliverables that meet regulatory and industry standards.
• Assist with permitting applications and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate with team members across multiple offices and disciplines to keep projects on track and aligned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Previous experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing and creating plans and specifications for water‑focused projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the results.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task.
• Commitment to an active participation in our employee‑owned culture is a must.

HDR is built on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This 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 Employee Network Groups foster belonging and support for diverse employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position is $67,000 – $134,000 depending on skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Primary

Location:

United States‑Nebraska‑Omaha

Other Locations:
United States‑Texas‑Round Rock, United States‑North Carolina‑Charlotte, United States‑Minnesota, United States‑Wyoming‑Cheyenne, United States‑California‑Long Beach, United States‑Minnesota‑Saint Louis Park, United States‑Wyoming, United States‑Florida‑Fort Lauderdale, United States‑Pennsylvania‑Bethlehem, United States‑Oregon‑Salem, United States‑Maine, United States‑Maryland‑Baltimore, United States‑Texas‑Fort Worth, United States‑District of Columbia‑Washington DC, United States‑Wisconsin, United States‑Maryland‑Lusby, United States‑Texas‑Houston, United States‑Michigan, United States‑California‑Irvine, United States‑Wisconsin‑Madison, United States‑Florida‑Tallahassee, United States‑Washington‑Tacoma, United States‑Nevada‑Reno, United States‑Colorado‑Fort Collins, United States‑Maryland, United States‑Iowa‑Des Moines, United States‑New York‑Albany, United States‑California‑Folsom, United States‑Oregon‑Portland, United States‑Washington, United…