Maritime Waterways Practice Leader

HDR; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 111,720 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employee ownership

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Coastal & Navigable Waterways Practice Leader to guide feasibility studies and bridge the gap between ports, state agencies, and USACE. This role leads a staff delivering complex navigational, economic, and environmental analyses and builds client relationships across multiple markets.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in coastal engineering or planning, a PE license or equivalent, and a track record of delivering high‑quality, compliant projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Professional Engineer license or equivalent; PE preferred.
• 10+ years in coastal engineering or planning for consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead federal feasibility studies under WRDA and coordinate with sponsors and USACE.
• Manage staff and a program to deliver navigational, economic, and environmental studies.
• Develop client relationships and pursue opportunities with Area Business Development Leaders.
• Oversee project delivery, ensure quality and consistency of service.
• Mentor staff and develop production tools and best practices.

Skills

Coastal Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license preferred

Job description

HDR is seeking an experienced Coastal & Navigable Waterways Practice Leader to guide feasibility studies and bridge the gap between ports, state agencies, and USACE. This role leads a staff delivering complex navigational, economic, and environmental analyses and builds client relationships across multiple markets.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in coastal engineering or planning, a PE license or equivalent, and a track record of delivering high‑quality, compliant projects on schedule.