Water​/Wastewater Engineer

Position Overview

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. We work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, asking ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

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 will 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.

• 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.
• Function as technical specialist or project manager on mid‑size projects as needed.
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Working knowledge in water main design, condition assessment, water treatment.
• Working knowledge of CAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.
• Candidates who reside locally are preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino, LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all 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, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions.

Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits).

Salary range – Woodcliff Lake, NJ, New York, NY & White Plains, NY: $94,763 – $135,375, Albany, NY & Syracuse, NY: $75,810 – $108,300, Pennington, NJ: $87,182 – $124,545, Newark, NJ: $90,972 – $129,960.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States – New Jersey – Woodcliff Lake.
• Other Locations:
  United States – New York – Albany, United States – New Jersey – Newark, United States – New York – New York, United States – New Jersey – Pennington, United States – New York – East Syracuse, United States – New York – Tarrytown.
• Industry: Water.
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time.
• Employee Status:
  Regular.

Job Posting:
Oct 1, 2025.