Senior Water Civil Engineer
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Irvine
3230 El Camino Real Ste 200 (Show on map)
Jun 04, 2025
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:' '
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
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Irvine
3230 El Camino Real Ste 200 (Show on map)
Jun 04, 2025
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:' '
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
Job ID: 480073402
Originally Posted on: 6/6/2025
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