Water/Wastewater Designer/EIT

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Primary Responsibilities
HDR is currently in need of a Water/Wastewater Designer to work as a member of the Water Business Group. The successful candidate will be expected to work as a team member for studies and / or detailed design and construction services for water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and collection / distribution systems.

• Create detailed designs of water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and collection/distribution systems.
• Prepare drawings to write specifications, analysis, and study-level reports for water and wastewater systems, determine appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection, and cost estimation.
• Assist the project manager throughout the design and construction phases of projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Experience in evaluating, designing, and/or developing drawings and specifications for water/wastewater treatment facilities and pump station projects
• Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera project management software
• Revit, MicroStation and/or AutoCAD experience
• Preference is given to local candidates
• EIT or ability to obtain within 12 months. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Water/Wastewater Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Interest or experience designing water/wastewater treatment facilities
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience
• Microsoft Office experience
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• 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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), 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, 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. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Pay Transparency Ohio: $51,730 - $84,985.

Primary Location:
United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Other Locations:
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Ohio-Columbus

Industry:
Waste

Schedule:
Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

BusinessClass:
WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting:
Aug 11, 2025

At 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 and conviction records.