Head of Pump Stations & Pipelines — Business Class

HDR, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A reputable engineering company in California is seeking an Area Pump Station and Pipeline Business Class Leader. This role involves leading technical expertise, promoting business growth, and managing projects within the pump stations and pipelines sector. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential, alongside a commitment to quality and improvement within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience leading projects and teams with a focus on pump stations and pipelines.
• Ability to manage all aspects of project delivery, including teams, deliverables, and budgets.
• Strong understanding of applicable industry standards, laws, and policies.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development of technical expertise within the Business Class.
• Promote program growth, including identifying new client opportunities.
• Manage and lead a team, facilitating communication and teamwork.

Connaissances

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in a Professional field

Description du poste

Area Pump Station and Pipeline Business Class Leader - ( 192069 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our WaterBusiness Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

In the role of Area Pump Station and Pipeline Business Class Leader , we'll count on you to:

The primary responsibilities of the Area Pump Station and Pipelines BCL are as follows:

• Develop Technical Leadership and Best Practices: Responsibility for leading the ongoing development, monitoring and improvement of technical capabilities within the Business Class. This will be achieved through actively integrating national BC expertise and industry best practices into local project delivery. In support of this responsibility, the BC leader will be expected to actively contribute to the regional and national BC knowledge base, support training activities, and coordinate subject matter expertise integration into project activities through learning and quality control activities.
• Promote Program Growth and Development: This individual will be responsible for the growth, and development of area staff in the Business Class. This responsibility includes developing BC-specific goals and identifying and supporting top-line growth initiatives such new client and/or project opportunities across all market sectors. The BCL will be responsible for raising the visibility of HDR’s technical offerings that align with the Business Class at a local, regional and national level through active participation and presentation at conferences, workshops and technical knowledge transfer opportunities. As part of the Southern California water business group leadership team, the BCL will be responsible for partnering with market sector leaders, marketing and business development teams and operations management on the strategic development and tactical implementation of region-wide business goals.
• Deliver Projects/Programs: The BCL will be responsible for managing and leading a team of professionals practicing within the BC. This leadership includes managing workload, facilitating teamwork communication, recruitment initiatives and workshare across the Southwest Region, coordinating technical delivery of project goals and perspectives. The BCL will be responsible for managing key projects and/or programs that align with BC goals and objectives as either the project/program manager or principal. The BCL will serve in a senior technical role, advising project teams and mentoring team members.

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Keywords: Area Pump Station and Pipeline Business Class Leader, pump stations, pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience leading projects and teams with a focus on pump stations and pipelines.
• Proven ability to manage all aspects of project delivery, including project teams, deliverables, quality processes, and administration (scope/schedule/budget)
• Experience effectively managing and motivating direct reports.
• Strong leadership skills, including team management and motivation, communication and growth and development strategy
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively.
• Strong understanding of applicable industry standards, laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to build, effective implement and manage training programs; workload and staffing plans; marketing plans and proposal preparation and business group budgets
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
  
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
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.

Our Commitment
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.

What We Believe
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.

Our Commitment
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.

Primary Location

Other Locations

Other Locations

: United States-California-Irvine

Industry

: Water

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Pump Stations and Pipelines

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Apr 7, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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