Project Engineer, Environmental Engineer

Overview

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HDR is 100% employee-owned with a long track record in water-focused projects. HDR invites you to continue to build your Water career with a collaborative and inclusive culture that values authentic contributions and novel ideas.

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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.

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.

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership, health, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, EAP, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range is $67,000 - $134,000 depending on skills, experience, education and location.

Primary

Location:

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

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

Job Posting:
May 29, 2025

Industry: Water
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Schedule:

Full-time
• Employee Status:
Regular
• Business Class:
Water Treatment

HDR is committed to employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories.