Civil Engineering Lead (Irrigation)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Irrigation Leader to join our team. This role involves leading the irrigation practice at HDR Engineering, assisting in its growth and technical leadership, and managing hydraulic/irrigation-focused civil design projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Cover staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Master's degree
• 10+ years civil engineering experience, emphasis on design and irrigation preferred
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Experience in planning studies, design, and irrigation
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Experience with planning, design, and construction of water storage reservoirs, pumping plants, river diversions, conveyance and control facilities, hydropower, and erosion control is desirable
• Desirable experience includes business development related to irrigation projects and working with irrigation districts, the Bureau of Reclamation, and Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Experience with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribes is also desired
• Proven ability to mentor and supervise staff is desired

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $110,656 - $158,080 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Water Supply Management

Job Posting

Feb 23, 2026

Company Information

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