Hydrology & Hydraulics Section Lead - Flood Risk Engineer

HDR; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Hydrology and Hydraulics Section Lead in California to drive hydrologic and hydraulic design for civil projects, mentor engineers, and coordinate with authorities for approvals. The role emphasizes leadership, advanced analysis, and delivering technically sound reports.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 10+ years of civil engineering experience, strong communication, and a commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of civil engineering experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic design input for civil projects.
• Undertake and/or review flood modeling and technical reporting.
• Mentor, coach, and provide direction to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Coordinate with statutory authorities and provide technical guidance for project approvals.
• Prepare design and analysis documentation suitable for client and agency approvals.
• Support project delivery in collaboration with Project Managers, including client and stakeholder liaison.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Civil engineering

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

HDR is seeking a Hydrology and Hydraulics Section Lead in California to drive hydrologic and hydraulic design for civil projects, mentor engineers, and coordinate with authorities for approvals. The role emphasizes leadership, advanced analysis, and delivering technically sound reports.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 10+ years of civil engineering experience, strong communication, and a commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture.