Drinking Water Team Lead (Engineering)

HDR•Walnut Creek, CA

About The Position

HDR is hiring a Drinking Water Team Lead within its Water Business Group. The role supports the operation of a production section, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, marketing support, and coordination of technical services. The Team Lead may also serve as an Assistant Project Manager and support project production alongside management responsibilities. The position involves staff and resource management, technical excellence, project delivery and quality oversight, and business development. The Team Lead supervises, mentors, and develops staff; coordinates assignments and workload; supports recruiting; and reports section utilization and activities to the BCL. The role also promotes knowledge sharing, supports project delivery and risk management, reviews scopes and fees with the BCL, and assists with marketing, proposals, pursuits, and client engagement. HDR’s Water Business Group works on drinking water, wastewater, sustainable water supplies, flood control, and related infrastructure challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of experience.
Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on the role.
Strong communication and listening skills.
Ability to handle multiple assignments.
Good leadership and organizational skills.
Commitment to actively participating in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in a relevant engineering field, such as civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, or environmental engineering.
At least 10 years of experience.
Technical experience designing, rehabilitating, replacing, and constructing water, wastewater, and stormwater pipelines and pumping stations.
Project management experience leading the planning and design of drinking water, wastewater, or stormwater pipeline and pumping station projects.
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to produce contract drawings, specifications, and engineering estimates for water utility projects.
Local candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with operations of the production section, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support.
May function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist with project production and management responsibilities.
Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
Participate in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
Work directly with industrial and public clients on marketing, project production, and related issues.
Assist in ensuring work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through the project management system.
Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
Assist in selecting, training, developing, and managing technical personnel.
Work with National Directors and marketing staff on local and national marketing and production efforts.
Supervise and advocate for staff; mentor staff and perform AROs, with a focus on staff development.
Manage resources, workload, and staff UT; coordinate staff assignments; identify and lead section recruiting needs; and manage and report section UT to the BCL.
Update the BCL on section activities.
Promote technical excellence and knowledge sharing; support staff development; and encourage participation in practice groups and technical communities.
Monitor and support company policy and compliance; provide technical support and quality oversight; and actively manage risks.
Support project delivery, identify risks, and coordinate with the BCL.
Promote adherence to quality management processes and delivery best practices.
Collaborate with the BCL on scope and fee reviews before Project Contract Review Form submissions.
Manage and deliver work consistent with technical skill sets.
Support business development and marketing activities, including proposals and pursuits, and support BCL strategy.
May serve as Client Manager or Project Manager on selected projects or clients.
Coordinate with the BCL on industry engagement and professional organization attendance; engage with clients and may present at professional organization conferences.
Perform other duties as needed.