As part of HDR's 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 supplies and protecting people and property from flooding, your work directly supports public health, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure resilience.What You Will DoPerform engineering analyses, calculations, numerical simulations, and design for water infrastructure projectsPrepare and develop plans, specifications, technical reports, and design documentationApply sound engineering judgment in the evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and proceduresSupport project teams with coordinating project tasks, schedules, and deliverablesParticipate in field investigations, condition assessments, and construction support activitiesCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and planning staffInterface with clients, regulators, and stakeholders during meetings and work sessionsSupervise and mentor junior staff and technicians, as neededServe as a technical specialist or task lead, and potentially manage mid-size projects as your responsibilities expandApply digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance project planning, coordination, and documentationWhy This Role MattersThe infrastructure you help design will deliver safe drinking water, improve treatment and water quality, reduce flood risk, support community growth, and protect environmental resources. Your engineering decisions will affect how communities function for decades.Preferred QualificationsExperience performing technical studies, analyses, and/or preparing plans and specifications for water, wastewater, stormwater, or water resources projectsStrong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skillsExperience in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projectsWhat We Are Looking ForWe are seeking an engineer who is curious, collaborative, and motivated to grow. You enjoy solving real-world problems and want to see your designs built and used.Successful candidates typically:Ask questions and seek to understand the full project contextTake ownership of their work and follow throughCommunicate clearly with both technical and nontechnical audiencesWant increasing responsibility and client interactionWhat You Will GainAt HDR, you will not be limited to a narrow technical role. You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle and the decision-making processes that shape each phase of a project. You will work directly with experienced project managers and technical leaders, develop task leadership and project management skills, gain client interaction and meeting experience, see projects through design and into construction, and grow within an employee-owned company that values initiative and collaboration.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or related engineering fieldsMinimum of 3 years' experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing and creating plans and specifications for water-focused projectsProfessional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the resultsSelf‑motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a taskAttitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustBenefitsWe 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, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.Location & SchedulePrimary Location: United States, Colorado, DenverIndustry: WaterSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Class: Water TreatmentJob Posting: May 26, 2026Equal Opportunity StatementAt 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, arrest, or conviction records.#J-18808-Ljbffr