Drainage Project Manager

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We pride ourselves on building a culture of inclusion and empowerment so that everyone can bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. Our Transportation Business Group shapes the systems that move people and goods safely, sustainably and efficiently.

As a Drainage Project Manager, you will play a key role in designing and managing the drainage elements of large‑scale highway and multimodal projects throughout Southern California.

• Plan and manage all aspects of drainage engineering on large‑scale highway and multimodal projects for public transportation clients.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers.
• Lead the development of hydraulic and hydrologic modeling; stormwater collection systems modeling and design; and production of design calculations, technical reports and engineering plans for detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures.
• Work independently and lead medium to large project teams of professionals and technicians to deliver project deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and coordinate with company management as needed.
• Primarily design and document highway drainage, perform drainage analysis, BMP sizing, and stormwater management design & permitting for Caltrans, Metro, OCTA, SBCTA, municipal clients and agencies; also lead drainage design on railroad, aviation and maritime projects when opportunities arise.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort with the team to ensure timely completion within agreed‑to parameters.

• License or certification in a related discipline.
• PMP certification.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and strong organizational, project management and communication skills.
• Commitment to active participation in our employee‑owned culture.

$123,000 – $183,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, education and location.

United States – California – Irvine

• Los Angeles, CA
• Long Beach, CA
• San Diego, CA
• Riverside, CA

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance and success. The package includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. (Benefits are for full‑time regular positions; temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.)

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal history.