Drinking Water Treatment Lead

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

For decades, we have been providing drinking water planning and design services across our South-Central region, from Texas to Oklahoma, and Southwest Louisiana. These experiences include water quality analysis, process studies, pilot testing programs, treatment process / technology evaluation and selection, facility planning, treatment plant design, engineering services during construction, and start-up / commissioning support. We continue to help solve complex problems for our clients and are continuing to seek inspired individuals to join our team and drive continued success in our North Texas / Oklahoma area (which includes West Texas and Northeast Texas) while collaborating across our South-Central region. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Drinking Water Treatment Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Coordinate with our Project Managers and Client Managers to identify, pre-market, and pursue drinking water treatment related opportunities, including:




• Water quality studies (i.e., treatability, distribution system)
• Process studies
• Regulatory / process performance assessments
• Sampling / testing programs
• Treatment process / technology evaluations and selection
• Treatment process optimization
• Facility planning
• Treatment plant design
• Start-up and optimization support




• Support delivery of drinking water treatment related projects
• Serve as Project Manager and / or Technical Lead on key projects




• Coordinate project delivery teams
• Drive project delivery to meet budget and schedule
• Delegate and mentor junior staff with respect to water treatment and drinking water quality




• Collaborate with other areas in the South-Central region to provide expertise and serve as a Technical Advisor for various pursuits and projects throughout the region
• Participate in and contribute to our national Water Treatment Business Class leadership team and engage one of our national practice groups to bring the latest experiences and information back to our area and region
• Provide support (or lead) with proposal and interview development related to drinking water treatment pursuits
• Actively participate in local, regional, and national drinking water related conferences; assist with conference planning, promote and support abstract submittals; submit abstracts and present as a representative of HDR in the drinking water industry
• Work with the Water Business Group Director, Regional Controller and Area Manager for project reviews with corporate management as needed
• Be an active participate in and advocate for our employee-owned culture
• Perform other duties as needed

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Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years related experience
• PE
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Prior experience with drinking water quality and treatment related projects
• Understanding of water treatment, technologies, and drinking water regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree in Engineering (for PhD with drinking water focus, minimum of 5 years related experience in lieu of 10)

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.