Transportation Hydraulics Team Lead

Position:
Transportation Hydraulics Team Lead – HDR

• Lead the drainage engineering on large scale highway and multi-modal projects for public transportation clients throughout the Southern California Region
• Assist in preparing proposals for marketing pursuits
• Prepare scope and fees for drainage tasks
• Supervise and mentor younger engineers
• Lead the development of hydraulic and hydrologic modeling; stormwater collection systems modeling and design
• Collect, assimilate, and present data in reports, memos and public forums
• Production of design calculations and technical reports; and lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, and other hydraulic structures
• Will work independently as well as lead groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians to deliver project deliverables dependent on project/task

Will be primarily involved in highway drainage design, plans production, drainage analysis and documentation, water quality BMP sizing, and stormwater management design & permitting for Caltrans, Metro, OCTA, SBCTA, Municipal clients and agencies throughout Southern California, with opportunities to lead drainage design on railroad, aviation and maritime projects as well.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

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. 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.

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. The expected compensation range for this position 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.)

Primary

Location:

United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations:
United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Riverside

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Transportation Hydraulics

Job Posting:
Aug 12, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.