Senior Water & Wastewater Utility Planning Lead

HDR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Area Water and Wastewater Utility Planning Lead to guide multi-project utility planning for clients across agencies. You will oversee technical teams, develop models, and deliver master plans with cost and schedule considerations.

The role emphasizes leadership, client management, and strategic growth within HDR’s Water Business Group. Strong communication and professional collaboration are essential in this employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required or equivalent.
• 10 years related experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Experience interacting with design teams and managing multi-discipline projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility planning projects for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Manage workload, budget, schedule, and quality of projects.
• Develop technical reports, master plans, and hydraulic models.
• Mentor staff and support business development in the region.
• Collaborate with marketing and client teams to pursue opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Hydraulic modeling

GIS

Water/wastewater utilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

HDR is seeking an Area Water and Wastewater Utility Planning Lead to guide multi-project utility planning for clients across agencies. You will oversee technical teams, develop models, and deliver master plans with cost and schedule considerations.

The role emphasizes leadership, client management, and strategic growth within HDR’s Water Business Group. Strong communication and professional collaboration are essential in this employee-owned culture.