Dams, Levees, & Civil Works Business Class Leader
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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.
The Dams Levee Civil Works (DLCW BC) is a team of water resources engineers and hydraulic engineers, hydrologic and climate scientists, modelers, and project managers focused on the planning, design, and operation of flood management projects. The team works on a wide variety of complex multi-disciplinary and multi-benefit projects focused on planning, development, and management of water.
The DLCW BC Leader will plan, direct, and oversee internal operations of the BC as well as provide support to the team on delivery and quality.
In the role of Dams, Levee, Civil Works Business Class Leader, we'll count on you to:
- Support NorCal Market Sector initiatives, projects, marketing, clients, growth, BC coordination, and maintain open communication with staff and the NorCal leadership team.
- Assist and lead Section Leads on tasks related to BC operations with a focus on local and national workload support, staffing needs, and coordination of hiring efforts.
- Manage risk related to delivery of DLCW projects and support project teams as needed.
- Work with NorCal’s leadership team to address issues related to delivery, to support and lead communications, and to obtain approvals for BC operations.
- Attend and participate in national workload calls. Coordinate with the national DLCW team, practice leads, and BC Director.
- Assist and/or lead pursuits of a variety of DLCW related projects.
- Prepare and/or review scopes and fees related to DLCW projects.
- Lead, mentor, and support mid and senior level staff.
- Commitment to actively manage the BC, staff, and provide timely as needed support.
- Proactively plan, organize, track, and evaluate BC work and support needs.
- Provide and or assist with technical reviews and provide guidance related to modeling, design and construction, agency coordination, and overall project implementation.
- Perform technical engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique elements that have limited or no specific code-based guidance.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- CA Professional Engineering registration
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to handle multiple assignments
- Good leadership and organizational skills
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- Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
- 10 years of experience
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
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Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
- Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
- Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts 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 $156,464.00- $223,520.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
United States-California-Folsom
United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Sacramento
Water
Full-time
Regular
Dams Levees Civil Works
Aug 4, 2025