Drinking Water Design Manager

22 hours ago


Seattle WA United States HDR Full time

Drinking Water Design Manager - (182038)

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

HDR is a 100% employee-owned professional services firm. Founded over a century ago to bring electricity to a changing world, we are now a global company specializing in architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services. Our success in built and natural environments continues as we collaborate to solve our clients' and communities' most complex challenges.

HDR’s Washington Water Business Group is recognized throughout Washington for the planning, design, and delivery of complex water/wastewater/water resources projects. As a water design manager in our group, you will play an integral part on various multidisciplinary teams to support highly visible, impactful public infrastructure projects across the region and country.

Our employee-owned culture creates a workplace atmosphere of collaboration, learning, enrichment, and inclusion. In this role, you will work closely with other team members to prepare calculations, write specifications, reports, and construction documents, determine appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection, engineering design, and project closeout. You will be supported by senior engineers and/or project managers who will provide guidance and mentorship throughout the project lifecycle. Having the ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams is key for this role. Candidates with strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently will excel in this role.

We are committed to promoting employees’ physical and mental wellness and well-being and delivering meaningful employee experiences. Whether you are interested in advancing your technical skillset, learning more about business development, or are eager to step into a project management role, we provide endless growth and training opportunities that match your skillset and interest.

Specific responsibilities may include:

  • Performing complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Making decisions on significant design and engineering procedures, as needed.
  • Acting as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects, as needed.
  • Delegating to and mentoring junior staff, as needed.
  • Supervising small staff of professionals and technicians, as needed.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent; Active in area water/wastewater industry associations is a strong plus.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience with water treatment, conveyance, or storage.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Washington or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months.
  • Software knowledge: AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft Office; scheduling software, hydraulic or process modeling software experience.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
  • A minimum of 10 years experience with Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems Planning and Design.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Strong technical background and experience in designing water distribution systems.
  • Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation and hydraulic modeling software.
  • Project Engineering and Project Management experience is necessary.
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe: 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 Commitment: 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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.

Primary Location: United States-Washington-Bellevue

Other Locations: United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Water Treatment

Job Posting: Nov 1, 2024

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