About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is looking for a senior integrated water resources planner or engineer to join our Water Resources team in Sacramento, CA. Candidates for the position should have leadership and technical experience on integrated planning related to water supply and/or flood management infrastructure projects. Our clients include local, state, and federal agencies.

Our team is growing and has a range of challenging and innovating projects. We work within multi-disciplinary teams on projects related to flood management, water supply, providing hydraulic, power modeling, including hydrology development and analysis; power optimization; climate change modeling; cost benefit analysis and statistical analysis. The preferred candidate would have experience in a combination of these subject areas.

The candidate is expected to be a key part of project delivery teams; mentor junior staff; manage medium-sized projects within large-scale programs; and effectively interact with clients and peers. Candidates should be able to work independently, but also enjoy working in a collaborative team environment. The candidate must have strong written and verbal skills.

In the role of Senior Integrated Water Resources Planner/Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Plan and direct medium- to large-size planning and environmental compliance projects
• Prepare, plan and analyze compliance documents
• Direct work of others in completion of required studies, documents and reports
• Demonstrate extensive public participation, agency coordination, planning and programming experience
• Perform other duties as needed

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field
• Minimum 10 years' experience in water resources planning, water resources engineering, or related field
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience working directly with client leadership
• Experience with public speaking
• May require the ability to travel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Located in Pacific Standard Time zone preferred, but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field
• Experience with water infrastructure planning studies, extreme hydrology, and/or consequence analysis
• Experience with risk-based planning and risk informed decision making.
• Familiarity with integration of resiliency into the planning process

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $100,716.00 - $163,500.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.