Civil Engineering Lead (Civil Works)

HDR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time away

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Civil Engineering Lead to manage multi-discipline analysis for their Dam, Levee, and Civil Works program in Southern California. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include project design and delivery oversight. Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $215,000, with a comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years related experience in civil engineering projects.
• At least 2 years of project management experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-discipline analysis within dam, levee, and civil works program.
• Develop project designs, schedules, and conduct final design analysis.
• Support project delivery with high quality services and technological development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Civil engineering software

Project management

Site land development

Water management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil3D

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Job Overview

HDR is a leading engineering firm dedicated to delivering safe drinking water solutions across California. We are seeking a Civil Engineering Lead for our Dam, Levee, and Civil Works program supporting Southern California.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead and manage multi-discipline analysis within HDR’s dam, levee, and civil works program. Apply multi-disciplinary coordination, including site land development, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and hydraulic engineering. Provide project management, business development, and mentoring to supporting civil engineers and designers. Develop project designs, schedules, and prepare final design analysis for projects such as dams, spillways, outlet works, stormwater management systems, and other critical structures subject to hydraulic and earthquake forces. Support project delivery activities with high quality services and technological development. Experience with State Dam Safety, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, and/or FERC regulated projects is a plus.

Additional Positive Qualifications

• Master of Science or higher in Civil Engineering or equivalent level of experience
• Willingness to obtain California PE registration (Multiple state/province registrations encouraged)
• 15+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering projects involving site land development, water management, structural, geotechnical, and hydraulic disciplines
• Construction experience to identify potential claims is a plus
• Effective communication and coordination across multiple disciplines
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation, InRoads, Open Roads, AutoCAD Civil3D, and other civil engineering software as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license)
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Active participation of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Compensation

$140,000 – $215,000 (California)

Location

Primary location: Irvine, CA. Other locations: Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Long Beach, San Diego, Ventura, Riverside.

Schedule

Full‑time.

Employee Status

Regular.

Business Class

Dams, Levees, Civil Works.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.