Water Conveyance Engineer

HDR is hiring a Water Engineering professional to join the Denver, CO office. The role focuses on designing municipal pumping stations and pipelines, providing technical expertise across the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects.

• Collaborate with design teams to integrate components into larger projects; attend office meetings at least four days a week.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for pump selection and pipeline sizing.
• Conduct alternatives analysis for pipeline routes and pumping station sites.
• Prepare design reports, technical memoranda, specifications, drawings, and supporting calculations for agency approvals.
• Develop plan and profile drawings for water transmission/distribution and sewer interceptor pipelines.
• Design equipment layout and site plans for pumping stations.
• Coordinate with CAD and Civil 3D technicians during drawing development.
• Draft technical specifications based on HDR master specs and client requirements.
• Handle construction‑phase engineering tasks, including RFIs, submittal review, construction observation, and related support.

• Solid foundation in civil and mechanical engineering related to water, construction drawings, and strong technical writing.
• Minimum of 4 years experience preparing construction drawings and specifications for water/wastewater pipelines or pumping stations.
• Proficiency developing design components with project teams and collaborating directly with clients.
• Experience in hydraulic calculations for pressure and gravity flow systems, including pipeline sizing, wall thickness, and head curves.
• Evaluation of pump types and sizes for lift and pumping stations; preliminary equipment layouts.
• Construction office experience, including submittal and shop drawing review, RFIs, and work‑change directives.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS and Google Earth.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for design investigations.
• Technical writing mastery.
• Experience mentoring entry‑level engineers.
• Active participation in professional societies (e.g., AWWA, WEA, ASCE) and attendance at relevant conferences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and with project teams to complete tasks.
• Commitment to actively participating in the company’s employee‑owned culture.

Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time regular positions: medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Colorado: $82,544 – $117,920 (dependent on skills, experience, education, and location).

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Location:

United States – Colorado – Denver
Industry: Water

Schedule:

Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular