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Water / Wastewater Engineer

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
1251 Kemper Meadow Dr Ste 600 (Show on map)
Nov 25, 2025

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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is currently in need of a Water/Wastewater Engineer to work as a member of the Water Business Group in our Cincinnati Ohio office. 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.

In the role of Water/Wastewater Engineer, we will count on you to:

  • Create detailed designs of water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and collection/distribution systems.
  • Prepare drawings 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.

Keywords: Water, Wastewater, Treatment, Pumpstation, Pipeline, Civil, Environmental, Engineering, Construction, Hydraulic, Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Engineer, Fieldwork, Cleanup, Engineering Principles, Environmental Regulations, Wastewater Treatment Technologies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification
  • M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering is preferred.
  • MicroStation and/or AutoCAD experience a plus.
  • A minimum of 3 years experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects
  • Preference given to local candidates

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Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
  • Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • 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

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.) Cincinnati: $75,040 - $107,200
Primary Location : United States-Ohio-Cincinnati
Industry : Water
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Pump Stations and Pipelines
Job Posting : Nov 24, 2025
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