Civil Engineering Lead (Civil Works)

HDR; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineering Lead in Long Beach, California, to lead multi-disciplinary analysis within the dam, levee, and civil works projects. The candidate should have 15+ years of experience in civil engineering, a Master's degree, and project management abilities. Expected responsibilities include managing project design and providing mentorship. Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $215,000 with benefits including medical, paid time away, retirement plan and more.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering projects.
• Willingness to obtain California PE registration.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary analysis for civil works projects.
• Provide project management and mentoring to a team of civil engineers.
• Develop project design and prepare final design analysis for critical structures.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Familiarity with State Dam Safety

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil3D

MS Project

Job description

HDR’s Water Business Group is seeking a Civil Engineering Lead to support Southern California dam, levee, and civil works projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi‑disciplinary analysis within the growing dam, levee, and civil works program. • Coordinate site land development, structural, geotechnical, and hydraulic engineering activities. • Provide project management, business development, and mentoring to a team of civil engineers and designers. • Develop project design, including planning, scheduling, and preparation of final design analysis for dams, spillways, outlet works, stormwater systems, and other critical structures subject to hydraulic and seismic forces.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Willingness to obtain California PE registration (additional state registrations encouraged).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering projects involving site land development, water management, structural, geotechnical, and hydraulic disciplines.
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation, InRoads, Open Roads, AutoCAD Civil3D, or similar civil engineering software.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized in the location of the position offered.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project (Access experience is a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills and active participation in an employee‑owned culture.
• Familiarity with State Dam Safety, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, or FERC‑regulated projects and standards is a plus.
• Construction experience to identify potential claims is a plus.

Compensation: $140,000 - $215,000 (California). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Locations: Irvine (primary); Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Long Beach, San Diego, Ventura, Riverside.

HDR is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.