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?
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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 Civil Design Section Lead, we'll count on you to:
Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel Manage and develop multidiscipline teams Lead, mentor, support, and coordinate the civil design group Manage group workload and adjust staff assignments as needed to deliver quality products Provide oversight and mentorship on projects and in support of junior staff Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel. Plan, organize, control and evaluate work through proactive project management system Review tasks undertaken by others in the civil design group such that each design receives a complete check of design assumptions, calculations, criteria, applicable codes, and compliance with design standards Implement, monitor and support company policy Lead and support expansion of HDR's civil engineering services including client and strategic project development Help on pursuits. Prepare and/or review scopes and fees related to civil work Lead and support hiring initiatives Manage, lead, assist with, or provide oversight for preparation of contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique elements that have limited or no specific code based guidance Coordinate civil designs with multi-disciplinary teams Perform other duties as needed
#LI-JC8 Preferred Qualifications
Professional registration or license Demonstrable experience with leading civil design projects, including analysis, reporting, and drawing production. Field experience related to civil construction. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and AutoCAD/Civil 3D software.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 10 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.
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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $134,442.00 - $192,060.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Primary Location
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United States-California-Folsom
Other Locations
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United States-California-Sacramento
Industry
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Water
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Dams Levees Civil Works
Job Posting
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Apr 16, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Apr 17, 2026