Pump Station and Pipeline Engineering Team Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Pump Station and Pipeline Engineering Team Lead in California to lead a multidisciplinary team on water infrastructure projects, including pumping stations and pipelines. You will mentor staff, manage workloads, and coordinate design work, while engaging with clients and supporting business development efforts.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and knowledge of water utility design.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of engineering experience with water infrastructure.
• Experience leading design of drinking water/wastewater/pipeline projects.
• California-specific design and condition assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support the PSPL team and manage staff workload.
• Provide oversight on projects, coordinate design and specifications.
• Participate in business development and client interactions.
• Support hiring initiatives for the PSPL group.
• Coordinate services with other sections and ensure QA/QC.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Team mentorship

Multiple assignments handling

Client interaction

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master’s Degree in Civil or related Engineering discipline

Professional registration / certification may be required

Job description

Pump Station and Pipeline Engineering Team Lead - ( 195767 )

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?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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 Water Business 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.

The Pumpstation and Pipeline (PSPL) Team Lead will provide technical support for a broad range of projects, which may include: DW/WW/STMW pipelines and pumping stations planning, design (rehab and replacement), ESDC.

In the role we'll count on you to:

Lead, mentor, and support a team within the PSPL Business Class

Manage workload and adjust staff assignments as needed to deliver quality products

Provide oversight and mentorship on projects

Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel

Support hiring initiatives for the PSPL Business Class

Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections

Implement, monitor and support company policy

Support project management activities including planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of mid-sized and large pump station and pipeline projects

Lead engineering/process design, project coordination, determining and writing engineering specifications, planning work, establishing appropriate design methods, report preparation and coordination, equipment sizing and selection and working directly with the owners and clients

Involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently.

Participate in business development, including client interaction, proposal development, and participation in professional societies

Support implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by BC leadership

Mentor local project staff that are less experienced Project Managers to help develop their professional growth.

Be active in the recruitment and hiring

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil or related Engineering discipline
• A minimum of 10 years of experience
• Project management experience leading the planning and design of drinking water/wastewater/stormwater pipeline and pumping station projects. Experience working with multi-discipline teams to complete contract drawings, specifications, and engineering estimates for water utility projects.
• Technical experience with design (rehab and replacement) and construction of water, wastewater, and stormwater pipeline and pumping stations in California.
• Technical experience with condition assessment of water, wastewater, and stormwater pipelines and pumping stations.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• 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.

Primary Location

United States-California-Folsom

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Pump Stations and Pipelines

Job Posting

Sep 4, 2026

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

We are an Affintive Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

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