Civil Project Engineer

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?

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.

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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. 

HDR has operated in Hawaii, Guam, and throughout the Indo-Pacific region for 40 years, and we are currently one of the largest providers of Architecture and Engineering services in the region. Our Project Managers and Engineers collaborate with a team of local Hawaii and Guam-based small businesses to deliver the most challenging projects from Diego Garcia to Hawaii, from Australian to Japan. We also have the capability to reach back to over 14,000 employees worldwide when specialized expertise is needed. We have a record of outstanding, award winning performance delivering projects in Hawaii and throughout the Pacific.  
 

In the role of Project Engineer, we'll count on you to: 
 

• Take responsibility for performing complex assignments utilizing judgment in performing engineering analyses and design.
• Work on project teams including Senior Engineers and EITs on the design of site development and water infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Design site and utility infrastructure systems related to drinking water, wastewater, and water resources including the development and preparation of the construction plans, specifications and estimates of construction cost.
• Prepare preliminary engineering reports or studies.
• Complete engineering calculations to support design decisions and recommendations.
• Perform site visits and field investigations when required.
• Assist with engineering services during construction including review of material submittals and requests for information.
• Function as a project manager on small and medium sized projects as needed.
• Supervise and mentor entry-level engineers.
• Work with local team to perform marketing and business development activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• MS 
• A minimum of 3 years experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects