Stormwater Business Class Leader

Overview

Stormwater Business Class Leader - (192102)

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

This role is responsible for the overall vision and strategy of the Stormwater team, will function as a supervisor to staff, manage projects and provide production on projects in addition to business development responsibilities. The primary responsibility of the Stormwater Business Class Lead is to provide in-house leadership and guidance as it relates to stormwater services as well as developing and delivering projects for clients related to stormwater work in the Southern California Region.

This role reports to and works closely with the Water Resources Market Sector Lead.

• Plan and design of stormwater and hydraulic design elements including, but not limited to: stormwater management facilities; best management practices (BMPs) for water quality treatment; watershed planning; hydrologic and stormwater/drainage modeling.
• Prepare planning level and design level projects including drainage reports and contract/bid documents; collaborate with other design disciplines to provide integrated solutions and business development opportunities.
• Provide in-house leadership, supervise staff, manage projects, and contribute to production and delivery.
• Engage in business development activities in the Southern California Region.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydraulics, Water Resources, or related field from an accredited four year college or university.
• CA Registered Professional Engineer License (PE).
• Proven business development in the Los Angeles Region, with an understanding of the Measure W Goals.
• Experience in conceptual, preliminary and final design of drainage and stormwater; experience with Low Impact Development; experience with hydrology, hydraulic/drainage design and stormwater facility design software.
• Experience with the design of structural BMPs, including infiltration, bioretention basins, bioswales, green streets, and stormwater vaults.
• Knowledge of Southern California water quality regulations and the Total Maximum Daily Load programs.
• Experience with supervising staff; a minimum of four years experience in the preparation of storm water reports and plans, specifications, and estimates in a design lead role.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.

• Required Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor s degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field; 10 years of experience; committed to quality, improvement and HDR values; 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;
  
  a strong active participant in our employee-owned culture.

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.

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.

• Primary Location
  : (not specified)
• Other Locations
  :
• Industry
  :
  Water
• Schedule
  :
  Full-time
• Employee Status
  :
  Regular
• Business Class :
  Stormwater / Wet Weather
• Job Posting
  :
  Mar 26, 2026

Notes:
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.

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