Civil Engineering Lead (Civil Works)

HDR • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

HDR is seeking a Civil Engineering Lead for its Dam, Levee, and Civil Works program supporting Southern California. The role leads and manages multidisciplinary analysis and contributes to the growth of HDR’s Civil Engineering Lead (Civil Works) program. The Civil Lead coordinates with civil, site land development, structural, geotechnical, and hydraulic disciplines, and provides project management, business development, and mentoring to supporting civil engineers and designers.

The position leads civil design analysis and technical project execution, including project design development, planning, scheduling, and preparation of final design analysis. Projects may involve dams, spillways, outlet works, stormwater management systems, and other critical structures subject to hydraulic and earthquake forces. The role supports project delivery with high-quality services and technological development. Familiarity with projects and standards governed by State Dam Safety, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or FERC is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Seven years of related experience, including at least two years of project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate tasks with multiple disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science or higher in Civil Engineering, or equivalent level of experience.
• Willingness to obtain California PE registration; multiple state or province registrations are encouraged.
• 15 or more years of progressive civil engineering experience involving site land development, water management, structural, geotechnical, and hydraulic disciplines.
• Construction experience that can help identify potential claims.
• Familiarity with State Dam Safety, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and/or FERC-regulated projects and standards.
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation, InRoads, Open Roads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other appropriate civil engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary analysis for dam, levee, and civil works projects.
• Coordinate work across civil, site land development, structural, geotechnical, and hydraulic disciplines.
• Provide project management, business development, and mentoring to civil engineers and designers.
• Lead civil design analysis and technical project execution, including design development, project planning, scheduling, and preparation of final design analysis.
• Support delivery of projects involving dams, spillways, outlet works, stormwater management systems, and other critical structures subject to hydraulic and earthquake forces.
• Support project delivery through high-quality services and technological development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior