Water and Wastewater Utility Planning Lead

1 day ago

San Diego, California, United States HDR Full time
About HDR

At HDR, we are a global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. Our multidisciplinary teams specialize in creating innovative solutions for complex challenges.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Water and Wastewater Utility Planning Lead to join our team in Southern California. As a key member of our Utility Planning practice, you will lead and manage utility planning projects, working with teams to deliver technical products that meet client expectations.

Responsibilities
  • Plan, lead, and manage utility planning projects, working with teams on various utility infrastructure planning and utility management service-related projects for federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Deliver technical products that meet client expectations, responsible for workload, financial performance, schedule, and quality aspects of the projects.
  • Prepare or oversee preparation of technical reports and master planning studies.
  • Develop and calibrate water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater hydraulic models, perform GIS data analysis, develop maps and figures, alternatives analysis, system water quality, energy, and operations optimization and rehabilitation studies, and develop capital improvement recommendations and plans.
  • Responsible for local and regional utility planning business development, including generating leads, preparing proposals, and leading interviews for new work.
  • Support Regional Water Business Group marketing team in strategic efforts to grow Utility Planning and Utility Management Services programs in the region.
  • Mentor, coach, and train junior staff to improve utility planning-related technical competencies in the region. Implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews.
  • Participate in local and national professional organization(s) and internal practice groups. Participate in practice and professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continually improve standards and best practices.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a professional, engineering, or related field. Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
  • Long-term interest in utility master planning, hydraulic modeling, and utility management services is important.
  • 10 years or more water and/or wastewater utility experience or related engineering work.
  • Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
  • Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor-owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, engineering consulting firm with project management experience with utility planning and/or management, master planning, hydraulic modeling, general plan or municipal planning, and integrated water resource planning-related services for water, sewer, recycled water, and stormwater utilities.
  • Hands-on working knowledge in a majority of the following technical areas: Water, Sewer, and stormwater utility master planning, hydraulic modeling (steady state, EPS, and dynamic), water demand and sewer flow generation forecasting, land use planning, water conservation and demand management practices, integrated and conjunctive use water resource planning, water and wastewater regulatory compliance and technical support, sustainability in the water and wastewater utility fields, water distribution and sewer collection system O&M programs, GIS and database management, and knowledge of utility rates and finance issues.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A Master's degree is desired.
  • Experienced in technical writing for report preparation.
  • Demonstrates willingness to learn and grow skills into new areas.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task or project.
  • Strong communication, technical writing, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
Why HDR

At HDR, we believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. We are committed to creating an unshakable foundation for progress by fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and employee ownership.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success, including 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 $112,000-$167,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

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