Southwest Regional Dams, Levees and Civil Works Business Class Lead

Overview

Join HDR as the Southwest Regional Dams, Levees and Civil Works Business Class Lead. The role leads the direction, coordination and quality of dam, levee, civil works and flood risk management projects in the Southwest operating region. HDR is committed to inclusion and employee ownership.

• Coordinate, facilitate and provide risk management for large-scale multi-discipline and multi-benefit projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
• Build and maintain client and regional business class relationships; participate in project development and contract document preparation.
• Mentor mid- and junior-level staff across disciplines to facilitate growth and quality project delivery in the region.
• Participate in and provide oversight to planning, design, inspection and construction management of interior drainage and riverine flood risk management projects; dams and reservoirs; ecosystem restoration; drainage; and general site civil of major water management infrastructure.
• Coordinate regional projects with inter-related disciplines (hydrology, hydraulics, structural, geology, geotechnical, civil, mechanical, CADD, GIS).
• Coordinate with HDR’s regional and corporate BC leads and advisors; reinforce the Quality Management Program and participate in staff training as needed.
• Participate in corporate management of the DLCWs program; review work scopes or products for appropriate limitations and assumptions; collaborate with legal, project managers, and area managers on go/no go decisions, SOWs, contracts, and project pricing as requested.

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• MS in civil, environmental or water resources engineering is preferred
• Fifteen (15) years related experience
• Experience as a task lead and/or project manager in a consulting business is preferred
• Self-starter, highly motivated and team oriented
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; ability to assimilate data into a big-picture context
• Extensive experience designing and directing large, complex multi-discipline projects
• Experience with engineering during construction or construction administration for dam and levee projects
• Strong technical writing, solid engineering background, and effective presentation skills

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience in related field
• Professional engineering registration and related technical experience
• Experience in development and management of diverse teams
• Ability to work cooperatively with other regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• Committed to quality, continuous improvement and HDR values
• Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences to make great things possible every day, fostering a collaborative culture and connecting us to clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. HDR supports Employee Network Groups and provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time away, parental leave, holidays, retirement plan with employer match, and more. Compensation varies by skills, experience, education and location.

Primary Location
:
United States-California-Folsom

Other Locations
:
United States-Arizona-Phoenix;
United States-Nevada-Reno;
United States-California-Walnut Creek;
United States-California-Sacramento;
United States-California-Los Angeles;
United States-California-Pasadena;
United States-Arizona-Tucson;
United States-Utah-Salt Lake City;
United States-Nevada-Las Vegas;
United States-California;
United States-California-San Diego;
United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque;
United States-California-Irvine;
United States-California-Ventura

Industry
:
Water

Schedule
:
Full-time

Employee Status
:
Regular

Business Class
:
Dams Levees Civil Works

Job Posting
:
Dec 11, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to employment equity and are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to criminal histories or records.