Drinking Water Team Lead (Engineering)
Multiple Locations20h ago
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Key details
- Location
- Multiple Locations
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 10–13 yrs
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 20h ago
Skills
About the role
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:' https://www.hdrinc.com/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.
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.
- Assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
- May function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
- Assist with 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
- Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
- Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
- Implement, monitor and support company policy
- Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel
- Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
- Perform other duties as needed
Staff and Resource Management
Supervise and advocate for staff
Mentor staff and perform AROs. Focus on staff development
Manage resources, workload, and staff UT
Coordinate staff assignments
Identify and lead section recruiting needs
Manage and report section UT to BCL
Update BCL on section activities
Technical Excellence
Promote technical excellence and knowledge sharing
Support and guide development of staff
Organize and encourage participation in practice groups and technical communities
Project Delivery and Quality Oversight
Monitor and support company policy / compliance
Provide technical support and quality oversight. Actively manage risks
Support delivery of projects. Identify risks and coordinate with BCL
Promote adherence to quality management processes and delivery best practices
Collaborate with BCL to perform scope and fee reviews prior to Project Contract Review Form (PCRF) submissions
Manage and deliver work consistent with technical skill sets
Business Development and Industry Engagement
Support business development and marketing activities such as proposals and pursuits
Support BCL strategy
May serve as Client Manager or Project Manager on select projects/clients
Coordinate with BCL on industry engagement and professional organization attendance
Provide client engagement and may present at professional organizational conferences
Preferred Qualifications
MS in relevant Engineering fields (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Environmental) preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of experience
Technical experience with design (rehab and replacement) and construction of water, wastewater, and stormwater pipeline and pumping stations.
Project management experience leading the planning and design of drinking water/wastewater/stormwater pipeline and pumping station projects. Experience working with multi-discipline teams to complete contract drawings, specifications, and engineering estimates for water utility projects
Local candidates are preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 7 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.
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.