Drinking Water and Wastewater Engineer

Drinking Water and Wastewater Engineer-(189253)

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?

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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.

Water:

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

The primary duties of the Drinking Water & Wastewater Engineer include but are not limited to planning, directing and monitoring technical aspects of drinking water and wastewater design projects which contain a high degree of technical complexity.

In the role of Drinking Water & Wastewater Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for performing complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
• Function as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects as needed
• May be involved with coordinating staffing and workload of staff through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
• May supervise small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures and for the execution of training for personnel as established.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience working with Alaska Native Villages or Indigenous communities
• A minimum of 3 years' experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects
• Familiarity with rural logistics and procurement challenges

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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 ) 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.

Primary Location

:United States-Alaska-Anchorage

Industry

:Water

Schedule

:Full-time

Employee Status

:RegularBusinessClass:WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting

:Nov 24, 2025