Pump Station and Pipeline Engineering Team Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Pump Station and Pipeline Engineering Team Lead in California to lead a multidisciplinary PSPL team, manage workloads, and provide project oversight for mid-to-large scale pump station and pipeline projects. You will mentor staff, support hiring, and coordinate with other sections to ensure quality design and delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, engineering excellence, and active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team within the PSPL Business Class.
• Manage workload and adjust staff assignments 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

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team mentorship

Staff coordination

Recruiting participation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

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?

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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 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

Other Locations

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 affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

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

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.