Area Water & Wastewater Master Planning Lead

HDR; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

HDR, a leading engineering firm, seeks an Area Water and Wastewater Utility Planning Lead to guide comprehensive master planning and hydraulic modeling for municipal and regional water utilities. The role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and client engagement across multiple California locations.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with marketing for business growth, and deliver high-quality technical products while maintaining schedule and budget compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; 10+ years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage utility planning projects for federal, state and local agencies.
• Develop hydraulic models and master planning studies; perform analyses and produce reports.
• Mentor staff, ensure QA/QC, and support business development in the region.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree desired

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR, a leading engineering firm, seeks an Area Water and Wastewater Utility Planning Lead to guide comprehensive master planning and hydraulic modeling for municipal and regional water utilities. The role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and client engagement across multiple California locations.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with marketing for business growth, and deliver high-quality technical products while maintaining schedule and budget compliance.