Highway / Civil Section Leader - CT

Highway / Civil Section Leader - CT

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Highway / Civil Section Leader - CT our team will count on you to:

• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support

• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews

• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections

• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues

• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system

• Implement, monitor and support company policy including but not limited to Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel

• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams

• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts

• Work collaboratively with a project team to develop designs for urban and rural roadway projects.

• Knowledge of all elements of a roadway project including intersection, roadway design and ability to manage teams in multiple NE offices as needed.

• Provide management, design and deliverable oversight for the production of roadway and civil projects

• Manage complex transportation projects and provide technical assistance on projects in CT and possibly throughout New England

• Managing staff, deliverables, schedules and project budgets.

• Organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed

• Assist the Transportation Business Group in defining the applicable market strategies, identify project specific pursuits, prepare and lead design proposals

• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed

• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities

• Serve as a Client Manager for selected key clients

• Support selected Area strategic pursuits through client relationship development and participation in pursuit activities

• Support HDR's presence and representation and be an active participant with relevant industry organizations in the US like AASHTO, NASTO, and others

• Promote the marketing and delivery of HDR services to clients by supporting our client managers

• Develop and maintain relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations

• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in roadway design and construction inspection.

• Fluency with AutoDesk Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, and Bentley InRoads.

• MSCE

• Experience with MicroStation, InRoads, Microsoft Office applications

• Comprehension with Microsoft Office and other processing software.

• Experience working with and knowledge of CTDOT plans and specifications.

• Experience designing urban and rural highway interchanges, roadway intersections, traffic management solutions, complete streets concepts, and roadway drainage.

• Experience developing construction plans, roadway alignments, drainage design, and site grading.

• Experience performing site inspections, documenting site conditions and construction activities, coordinating with client and contractor staff, and responding to contractor requests for information.

• Excellent communication, motivation, and organizational skills.

• An interest to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

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.

Our Commitment

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.

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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Rocky Hill, CT: $130,977 - $187,110

Primary Location:

United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill

Industry:

Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Highways

Job Posting:

Jan 9, 2026