Civil Engineering Lead (Civil Works)

About the role

HDR is a company of employee-owners dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where each person is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and strive to make a positive impact on the world through our work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-discipline analysis within HDR’s dam, levee, and civil works program.
• Provide project management, business development, and mentoring to a team of civil engineers and designers.
• Conduct civil design analysis and technical project execution, including project planning, scheduling, and final design analysis.
• Support project delivery activities through the provision of high-quality services and technological development.
• Manage projects that may involve various aspects of dams, spillways, outlet works, stormwater management systems, and other critical structures subject to hydraulic and earthquake forces.
• Support project delivery activities through the provision of high-quality services and technological development.

Additional Positive Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to obtain California Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering projects involving site land development, water management, structural, geotechnical, and hydraulic disciplines.
• Construction experience to identify potential claims.
• Effective communication and coordination skills with multiple disciplines.
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation, InRoads, Open Roads, AutoCAD Civil3D, and other civil engineering software.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.

What We Believe

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.

Our Commitment

• 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.
• 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.

Location and Compensation

• Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine
• Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Santa Ana, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Ventura, United States-California-Riverside
• Job Posting: Nov 20, 2025
• Expected Compensation Range: $140,000 - $215,000 (California)

Company Information

• Industry: Water
• Schedule: Full-time
• Status: Regular
• Business Class: Dams Levees Civil Works

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.