HDR
About HDR
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. We foster a culture of inclusion, constantly asking how we impact the world.
Responsibilities
Plan and manage all aspects of drainage engineering on large-scale highway and multi-modal projects for public transportation clients throughout the Southern California Region.
Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
Supervise and mentor junior engineers.
Lead the development of hydraulic and hydrologic modeling; stormwater collection systems modeling and design; collect, assimilate, and present data in reports, memos, and public forums; produce design calculations and technical reports; and lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, and other hydraulic structures.
Work independently and lead medium to large teams of professionals and technicians to deliver project deliverables as required.
Collaborate with the Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller, and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed.
Primarily involve in highway drainage design, plan production, drainage analysis and documentation, water quality BMP sizing, and stormwater management design & permitting for Caltrans, Metro, OCTA, SBCTA, municipal clients and agencies throughout Southern California, with opportunities to lead drainage design on railroad, aviation and maritime projects as well.
Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate work effort with the team to ensure completion within agreed-to schedule parameters.
Preferred Qualifications
A license/certification.
PMP certification.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
7 years of related experience.
Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
Ability to interact with various design teams, excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (written and verbal).
Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
Benefits and Compensation Expected compensation range: $123,000 - $183,000, dependent upon skills, experience, education, and geographic location.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. (Full-time regular positions; temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Location Primary: United States-California-Irvine
Other: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Riverside
Schedule Full-time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Transportation Hydraulics
Job Posting November 24, 2025
Equal Employment Opportunity At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Responsibilities
Plan and manage all aspects of drainage engineering on large-scale highway and multi-modal projects for public transportation clients throughout the Southern California Region.
Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
Supervise and mentor junior engineers.
Lead the development of hydraulic and hydrologic modeling; stormwater collection systems modeling and design; collect, assimilate, and present data in reports, memos, and public forums; produce design calculations and technical reports; and lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, and other hydraulic structures.
Work independently and lead medium to large teams of professionals and technicians to deliver project deliverables as required.
Collaborate with the Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller, and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed.
Primarily involve in highway drainage design, plan production, drainage analysis and documentation, water quality BMP sizing, and stormwater management design & permitting for Caltrans, Metro, OCTA, SBCTA, municipal clients and agencies throughout Southern California, with opportunities to lead drainage design on railroad, aviation and maritime projects as well.
Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate work effort with the team to ensure completion within agreed-to schedule parameters.
Preferred Qualifications
A license/certification.
PMP certification.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
7 years of related experience.
Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
Ability to interact with various design teams, excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (written and verbal).
Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
Benefits and Compensation Expected compensation range: $123,000 - $183,000, dependent upon skills, experience, education, and geographic location.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. (Full-time regular positions; temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Location Primary: United States-California-Irvine
Other: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Riverside
Schedule Full-time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Transportation Hydraulics
Job Posting November 24, 2025
Equal Employment Opportunity At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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