Hydrology and Hydraulics Section Lead

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan%3EAt 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?%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EWatch Our Story:%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EEach 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EWe believe water is more than a resource, it%27s a shared responsibility. As part of our Water%26nbsp;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.%26nbsp; We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you%27re 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%27s a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EIn the role of Hydrology and Hydraulics Section Lead, we%27ll count on you to:%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3ETechnical:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3ELead hydrologic and hydraulic design input for civil engineering projects%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EUndertake and/or review flood modeling and technical reporting.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EApply advanced engineering techniques to address complex hydraulic challenges%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EConduct flood risk analysis, floodplain management, and bridge-related flood assessments, including scour analysis.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EMentor, coach, and provide direction to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical excellence%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EStay current with relevant government manuals, guidelines, legislation and best-practice sustainability and flood resiliency approaches%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3ECoordinate with statutory authorities and provide technical guidance for project approvals%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EParticipate in the development and implementation of technology strategies within HDR’s engineering practice%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3ELeadership and Project Collaboration:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EPrepare design and analysis documentation suitable for client and agency approvals%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EProvide technical input to support integrated multidisciplinary design%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3ESupport project delivery in collaboration with Project Managers, including client and stakeholder liaison.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EAuthor reports that are technically sound, grammatically correct, and well organized%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EUse engineering judgment to determine the best course of action%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EManage your time and organization of multiple tasks/projects%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3ECommunicate effectively with managers and team members%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EPursue efficiencies within your work and operations%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3EMentor less experienced staff in performing and delegate appropriate tasks%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:%26quot;Whitney A%26quot;, %26quot;Whitney B%26quot;, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EDue to client contract requirements, US citizenship or Permanent Resident Status (Green card holder) is required.%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E#LI-JF1%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EKeywords: %3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan 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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.

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Job Details
Primary Location: United States-California-San Diego
Other Locations: United States-California-Irvine
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Dams Levees Civil Works
Job Posting: Jul 22, 2026