Civil Engineering Lead (Irrigation)

Civil Engineering Lead (Irrigation)

HDR Engineering is in search of an experienced Irrigation Leader to help lead our irrigation practice. Charged with assisting in the growth and technical leadership of the group, the Civil Engineering Lead will be tasked with coordinating, managing, and executing the planning and design of hydraulic/irrigation focused civil design projects. The candidate will lead a group of professionals in the management, execution and production of studies, designs, reports, plans and specifications for a diverse range of hydraulic facilities and structures.

In the role of Civil Engineering Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Be responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• 10+ years civil engineering experience, emphasis on design and irrigation preferred
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Experience in planning studies, design, and irrigation
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Experience with planning, design, and construction of water storage reservoirs, pumping plants, river diversions, conveyance and control facilities, hydropower, and erosion control is desirable
• Will work independently as well as plan organize and supervise work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
• Desirable experience includes business development related to irrigation projects and working with irrigation districts, the Bureau of Reclamation, and Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Experience with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribes is also desired
• Proven ability to mentor and supervise staff is desired

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR provides 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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $110,656 - $158,080 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States-Montana-Bozeman

Other Locations: United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Montana-Butte

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Water Supply Management

Job Posting: Feb 23, 2026

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.