Area Water and Wastewater Utility Planning Lead

About the role

The primary duties of the Area Water and Wastewater Utility Planning Lead include the technical leadership, planning, leading and managing of Utility Planning projects, working with teams on various utility planning and utility management service-related projects for federal, state and local agencies throughout Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Management Responsibilities:
  • Plan, lead and manage Utility Planning projects, working with teams on various utility infrastructure planning and utility management service-related projects for federal, state and local agencies.
  • Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff.
  • Deliver technical products that meet client expectations. Responsible for workload, financial performance, schedule and quality aspects of the projects.
  • Prepare or oversee preparation of technical reports and master planning studies.
• Technical Responsibilities:
  • Mentor, coach, and train junior staff to improve utility planning-related technical competencies in the region.
  • Implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews.
  • Participate in local and national professional organization(s) and internal practice groups.
  • Participate in practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree is desired.
• Experienced in technical writing for report preparation.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn and grow skills into new areas.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task or project.
• Strong communication, technical writing, organizational, and time management skills.
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a professional, engineering or related field.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
• Long-term interest in utility master planning, hydraulic modeling, and utility management services is important.
• 10 years or more water and/or wastewater utility experience or related engineering work.
• Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, engineering consulting firm with project management experience with utility planning and/or management, master planning, hydraulic modeling, general plan or municipal planning, and integrated water resource planning related services for water, sewer, recycled water, and stormwater utilities.
• Hands on working knowledge in a majority of the following technical areas: Water, Sewer, and stormwater utility master planning, hydraulic modeling (steady state, EPS, and dynamic), water demand and sewer flow generation forecasting, land use planning, water conservation and demand management practices, integrated and conjunctive use water resource planning, water and wastewater regulatory compliance and technical support, sustainability in the water and wastewater utility fields, water distribution and sewer collection system O&M programs, GIS and database management, and knowledge of utility rates and finance issues.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
• Experience in development and management of diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts.

Benefits

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.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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.

We have 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.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $137,000 - $196,000 and 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.)

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Utility Management Services