Dam & Levee Civil Engineering Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineering Lead to guide dam, levee, and civil works projects in Southern California. You will oversee multi-discipline analysis, project management, and mentoring for a growing team of engineers and designers.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in civil engineering across site development, water management, and hydraulic disciplines, plus California PE registration or the drive to obtain it. Strong leadership and coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or higher is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required or must be obtained for the location.
• Minimum 7 years of related civil engineering experience.
• At least 2 years in project management is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary analysis within dam, levee, and civil works program.
• Provide project management, business development, and mentoring to engineers.
• Coordinate with structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, and land development teams.
• Develop project planning, scheduling, and final design analysis.
• Support delivery of high-quality services and engineering software usage.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Willingness to obtain California PE registration

Leadership experience

Communication across disciplines

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

InRoads

Open Roads

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineering Lead to guide dam, levee, and civil works projects in Southern California. You will oversee multi-discipline analysis, project management, and mentoring for a growing team of engineers and designers.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in civil engineering across site development, water management, and hydraulic disciplines, plus California PE registration or the drive to obtain it. Strong leadership and coordination are essential.