HDR
Water/Wastewater Designer/EIT – HDR
At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, empowering us to bring authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities and constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch our story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story.
We believe water is more than a resource, it’s a shared responsibility. Join our Water Business Group to shape how communities manage water for generations. Your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience through delivering safe drinking water, treating wastewater responsibly, developing sustainable water supplies, and protecting lives and property through flood control. This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.
Responsibilities
Create detailed designs of water and wastewater treatment systems and collection systems under instruction from the Project Engineer.
Prepare plans for water and wastewater systems, write specifications, analysis and study‑level reports for water and wastewater treatment distribution and collection systems, determine appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection, and work directly with the owner.
Conduct quality control reviews of completed designs.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
Local candidates preferred.
Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
Interest or experience designing water/wastewater treatment facilities.
AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience.
Microsoft Office experience.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
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 help foster a supportive environment for everyone.
Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, 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 on skills, experience, education, and geographic location. New York: $64,663 – $99,375 (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits).
Location & Position Details
Primary Location: United States – New York – New York
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Industrial Water/Wastewater Services
Job Posting: Nov 13, 2025
Employment Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries: Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services
Other Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HDR by 2x.
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We believe water is more than a resource, it’s a shared responsibility. Join our Water Business Group to shape how communities manage water for generations. Your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience through delivering safe drinking water, treating wastewater responsibly, developing sustainable water supplies, and protecting lives and property through flood control. This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.
Responsibilities
Create detailed designs of water and wastewater treatment systems and collection systems under instruction from the Project Engineer.
Prepare plans for water and wastewater systems, write specifications, analysis and study‑level reports for water and wastewater treatment distribution and collection systems, determine appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection, and work directly with the owner.
Conduct quality control reviews of completed designs.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
Local candidates preferred.
Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
Interest or experience designing water/wastewater treatment facilities.
AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience.
Microsoft Office experience.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
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 help foster a supportive environment for everyone.
Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, 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 on skills, experience, education, and geographic location. New York: $64,663 – $99,375 (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits).
Location & Position Details
Primary Location: United States – New York – New York
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Industrial Water/Wastewater Services
Job Posting: Nov 13, 2025
Employment Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries: Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services
Other Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HDR by 2x.
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