HDR is hiring: Senior Design Manager in Sacramento

Senior Design Manager Join the HDR team as a Senior Design Manager in our Waste sector to help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. As part of the HDR Northern California Water Business Group, you will collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost‑effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. Responsibilities Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures, as needed Act as technical specialist or project manager on mid‑size projects, as needed Delegate to and mentor junior staff, as needed Supervise small staff of professionals and technicians, as needed Maintain professional engineering registration Support the development and implementation of strategies/initiatives for municipal water/wastewater clients Oversee and lead water/wastewater treatment design projects Conduct work sessions for design development with other staff and stakeholders Serve as interface between design and client teams Coordinate staffing and workload of engineers and various disciplines Work with Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews Implement QA/QC procedures Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent Active in area water/wastewater industry associations is a strong plus Strong technical background and experience in designing water distribution systems Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation and hydraulic modeling software Project Engineering experience is necessary Software knowledge: AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft Office; scheduling software, hydraulic or process modeling software experience Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 15 years related experience A minimum 7 years project management experience Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)) MS Office and MS Project experience; Access experience is plus Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $150,381.00 – $244,125.00 annually depending on skills, experience, education and geographical location. Location Primary: Walnut Creek, California, United States Other: Sacramento, California, Folsom, California Schedule: Full‑time, Regular Contact For more information, visit https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer. We are an affirmatively equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr