Senior Project Manager Engineering

HDR; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 142,758 - 231,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Manager Engineering in Folsom, California, to support and manage municipal water/wastewater projects. This role involves client interaction, mentoring engineers, and leading complex projects worth over $5 million. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a minimum of 10 years of related experience, and at least 5 years in project management.

HDR promotes a collaborative culture, emphasizing inclusion and employee ownership. The expected compensation range for this position is $142,758 - $231,750 based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 10 years related engineering experience is required.
• A minimum of 5 years project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized for location is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy initiatives for municipal water/wastewater clients.
• Manage small to large multidiscipline projects with high complexity.
• Supervise and mentor less-experienced engineers.

Skills

MS Office

MS Project

Leadership skills

Business development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's Degree

Job description

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?

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.

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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.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Project Manager Engineering, we’ll count on you to:

• Support the development and implementation of strategies/initiatives for municipal water/wastewater clients.
• Be client facing as this role will be a key conduit between the client and HDR design teams.
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Actively participate in industry associations, ideally in a role to support such organizations (e.g., California Water Environment Association).
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of small to large multidiscipline projects with a high degree of technical complexity. The larger projects are typically in excess of $5 million and involve a large project staff.
• Supervise large project staffs and act as a mentor for less-experienced engineers and project managers.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
• Work with the Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller or Company Controller and Department Manager or Managing Principal for project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Execute training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
• Maintain professional engineering registration.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred

• Master's Degree
• PMP Certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) $142,758 - $231,750

Primary Location: United States-California-Folsom

Other Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Santa Cruz

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Water Treatment

Job Posting: Apr 29, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff… (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.