Senior Water Civil Engineer

HDR; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Water Civil Engineer to design and manage various civil engineering projects. This role requires a strong technical background, proven experience in water infrastructure, and the ability to lead diverse teams. With competitive remuneration, this position offers a chance to contribute significantly to important projects and join a culture of employee ownership and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time away and parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years relevant experience preferred.
• Field experience related to civil construction required.
• Experience in water resources projects is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for general civil projects including site layouts.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Conduct permitting and perform complex assignments.

Skills

Strong communication and listening skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Strong technical background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

digital delivery and design platforms

numerical modeling and simulation platforms

Job description

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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.

In the role of Senior Water Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities
• Perform quantity calculations
• Prepare specifications and contract documents
• Conduct permitting
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification or standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
• Plan and develop projects or design activities with significant impact on major company programs as needed
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years relevant experience
• Field experience related to civil construction
• Experience related to water resources projects
• Professional registration/license (PE) in the State of California
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• A minimum of 10 years experience with water infrastructure and water related facilities or systems
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Ability to make independent decisions and be accountable for the results
• Strong technical background and experience in guiding and formulating one water solutions and managing multi-disciplinary, geographically diverse teams
• Microsoft Office, digital delivery and design platforms, numerical modeling and simulation platforms, workflow augmentation and quality facilitation platforms
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience is necessary
• 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.) San Diego $129,129.00 - $156,800 and Irvine $134,999 - $163,927

Primary Location:

United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations:

United States-California-San Diego

Industry:

Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Dams Levees Civil Works

Job Posting:

Jun 2, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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