Southern California Water Treatment and Reuse Leader

Southern California Water Treatment and Reuse Leader (192992) HDR, a fully employee‑owners company, is hiring a key leadership role within its Southern California Water Business Group to develop and implement strategies for increasing market share in drinking water and reusable water programs. What You’ll Do Lead strategy and delivery for drinking water and potable reuse (IPR/DPR) pursuits and projects across Southern California; grow client accounts and win work. Guide advanced treatment process selection and design (UF/MF, RO/NF, UV/AOP, GAC/IX), pilots, and commissioning; troubleshoot operations and optimize performance. Build, mentor, and scale multidisciplinary teams; partner with technical directors on QA/QC and design excellence. Shape market presence through speaking, publishing, and committee leadership (AWWA, WateReuse, CWEA/WEF). Support clients with funding strategy (WIFIA/SRF/grants), regulatory readiness (e.g., LCRR, PFAS compliance), and capital planning. Benefits Hybrid flexibility (3 days per week in a Southern California office unless at a client site) with primary offices and clients across Los Angeles, Ventura, Long Beach, Claremont, Riverside, Irvine, and San Diego; periodic regional and national travel. Relocation available for the right candidate. Preferred Qualifications 10+ years experience in water treatment design PE Proven industry leadership Team leadership experience CA experience preferred, but relocation acceptable Active in industry associations Traditional and advanced water treatment expertise (UF/MF, RO/NF, UV/AOP, GAC/IX), pilots/commissioning, and process optimization. Seller‑doer capability: client development, proposal leadership, and strategic positioning. 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 Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must EEO Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Primary Location United States-California-Irvine Schedule Full‑time Employee Status Regular Business Class Water Treatment Job Posting May 19, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising