Industrial Process Water​/Wastewater Leader

HDR is searching for an Industrial Process Water/Wastewater Leader in the Michigan Area. The role involves leading teams of engineers and designers on detailed design and owner's engineer projects within industrial process water/wastewater systems.

• Conduct site visits to gather relevant technical information, support construction and commissioning, and project closeout.
• Participate in strategic planning and the development of annual and long‑term goals to support program and client development, community and industry participation, project pursuits, and talent acquisition and development.
• Lead the technical portions of proposal development including scope, schedule, and fee.
• Perform or oversee process design sizing and hydraulic calculations including mass balances, water treatment system conceptual designs, and equipment and tank sizing.
• Develop design criteria, equipment and procurement specifications, studies, bid evaluations, and reports.
• Lead the development of process flow diagrams, P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, piping arrangement drawings, and installation details.
• Review and evaluate equipment vendor and installation contractor proposals and submittals.
• Develop and execute QA/QC plans.
• Lead technical teams including engineers, EITs, designers, and drafters.
• Work directly with project managers and clients to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations.
• Develop water supply and discharge agreements and permits; coordinate with permitting authorities.
• Provide internal and external training on industrial process W/WW systems.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policies.
• Assist in the selection, training, development, and management of technical personnel.
• Create recommendations for client facility standard monitoring systems, procedures, lab/chemical/reagent management, and staff training.
• Actively participate in industry conferences and publish at least one technical paper annually.

• MS in Civil Engineering or related field.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience with municipal water and wastewater systems planning and design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng.).
• Strong technical background and experience in designing water distribution systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Micro Station, and hydraulic modeling software.
• Project engineering and project management experience.
• Commitment to be an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.

Primary

Location:

United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor

Other Locations:
United States – Michigan – Lansing

Industry: Industrial

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Industrial Water/Wastewater Services

Job Posting Date:
Oct 23, 2025