Project Engineer, Environmental Engineer

HDR is a 100% employee-owned company with more than 100 years of making great things possible, together with our clients. We value our employee-owners and foster a culture of inclusion where everyone is welcomed, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. HDR's Water Business Group offers a comprehensive breadth of traditional and cross-sector services to address water challenges.

HDR is recognized for its work in the Water sector and maintains a large team of professionals. In 2024 Engineering News Record ranked HDR sixth in size of business in the Water category, with more than 2000 professionals in our Water Business Group delivering utility master planning, wastewater treatment, drinking water treatment, flood protection, water resource management, reuse, and more.

As a Project Engineer
, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team focused on delivering high-impact water and wastewater projects. Whether you're crunching design calculations or coordinating across offices, your work will directly support the success of our clients and communities.

• Support and lead projects related to water, wastewater, and/or water resource management.
• Prepare design calculations, cost estimates, technical reports, and engineering plans and specifications with precision and creativity.
• Accumulate and analyze data, presenting findings in professional reports, memos, and presentations for internal and client use.
• Take initiative and work independently while collaborating effectively with Project Managers and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Lead portions of design work and help ensure high-quality, accurate deliverables that meet regulatory and industry standards.
• Assist with permitting applications and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate with team members across multiple offices and disciplines to keep projects on track and aligned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience executing technical studies, analyses, and/or designing and creating plans and specifications for water-focused projects
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the results
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
• An attitude and 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.

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 supports employee ownership and success, including medical, dental, vision, 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 is $67,000 - $134,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary

Location:

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations:
United States (multiple locations across the country)

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

Job Posting:
May 29, 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.