HDR · 1 hour ago
Civil Engineering Lead
HDR is a company that values inclusion and employee engagement. They are seeking a Civil Engineering Lead to coordinate and manage hydraulic and irrigation-focused civil design projects, leading a team of professionals in the execution of studies, designs, and specifications.
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Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
Implement QA/QC procedures
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
7 years related experience
A minimum 2 years project management experience
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
Demonstrated leadership skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Master's degree
10+ years civil engineering experience, emphasis on design and irrigation preferred
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
Experience in planning studies, design, and irrigation
Excellent writing and communication skills
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience experienced in development and management of diverse teams
Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Experience with planning, design, and construction of water storage reservoirs, pumping plants, river diversions, conveyance and control facilities, hydropower, and erosion control is desirable
Will work independently as well as plan organize and supervise work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
Desirable experience includes business development related to irrigation projects and working with irrigation districts, the Bureau of Reclamation, and Natural Resources Conservation Service. Experience with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribes is also desired
Proven ability to mentor and supervise staff is desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time off
Parental leave
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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