Stormwater Team Lead

hdr; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Stormwater Team Lead in Texas to guide a small to mid-size group of stormwater professionals, delivering hydrologic and hydraulic studies, flood risk reduction, and stormwater infrastructure improvements. You will manage projects, coordinate staffing, and ensure HDR quality standards.

You will mentor staff, foster a collaborative culture, build client relationships, and contribute to business growth while supporting recruiting and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in stormwater or related field.
• Professional registration may be required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Leadership and ability to oversee multiple assignments.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of stormwater professionals through coaching and performance management.
• Monitor team workload and coordinate staffing assignments to balance project demands.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and engaging team culture promoting technical excellence.
• Serve as a Project Manager and technical leader for stormwater and water resources projects.
• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic studies across flood risk reduction, storm drainage, and related areas.
• Support project managers in delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and internal technical networks.
• Promote innovation and knowledge sharing to improve delivery and capabilities.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Staff development

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Professional licensure/certification

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?

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.

In the role of Stormwater Team Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three to five stormwater professionals through coaching, career planning, technical guidance, and performance management to support both individual growth and business objectives
• Monitor team workload, identify resource needs, and coordinate staffing assignments to balance project demands, employee development, and utilization goals.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and engaging team culture that promotes technical excellence, continuous learning, and strong employee retention.
• Serve as a Project Manager and technical leader and trusted advisor for stormwater and water resources projects, providing oversight, quality reviews, and guidance on complex engineering challenges.
• Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of hydrologic and hydraulic studies projects across a variety of projects including flood risk reduction, storm drainage, floodplain mapping, watershed planning, stream restoration, and stormwater infrastructure improvements.
• Support project managers and technical leads in delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with HDR quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and internal technical networks to strengthen HDR's stormwater practice and identify opportunities for growth.
• Promote innovation, knowledge sharing, and the application of emerging tools, technologies, and best practices to improve project delivery and technical capabilities across the team.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts to help build and sustain a high-performing stormwater team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a task lead, project manager, technical lead, or informal mentor
• Experience coordinating work across multiple staff and projects
• Experience preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and permit documentation
• Experience performing technical reviews and QA/QC
• Experience supporting staff development, mentoring, or onboarding
• Experience in the Texas market

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.

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

We are an AffEqual Opportunity Employer.

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