Folsom, California, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Fire Protection Engineering, Team Leadership, Project Management, Staff Development, Strategic Planning
Walnut Creek, California, United States · On-site
$71k–$76k/yr
Description POSITION: Staff Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer I LOCATION: Walnut Creek, California POSITION SUMMARY The Staff Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer is an entry-level professional tha…
Skills: Environmental Site Assessments, Soil Sampling, Groundwater Sampling, Indoor Air Sampling, Technical Report Writing
Folsom, California, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Fire Protection Engineering, Team Leadership, Project Management, Staffing and Forecasting, Strategic Planning
Walnut Creek, California, United States · On-site
$168k–$228k/yr
Your Opportunity At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thinking meets disciplined investing as we challenge the status quo and help clients achieve what matters most. Schwab Wealt…
Skills: Client Relationship Management, Holistic Financial Planning, Investment Guidance, Fiduciary Management, Tax-Aware Strategies
Walnut Creek, California, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$32/hr
At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it tak…
Skills: Investment Industry Experience, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills
Walnut Creek, California, United States · Remote OK
$82/hr–$92/hr
Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of local fixed-duration project-based work powered by Accenture, a leading global professional services company. Accenture is consistently recognized on FORTUNE's 100 Best Compan…
Skills: Sql, Python, Data Pipeline Engineering, Data Analysis, Dashboarding
Walnut Creek, California, United States · Hybrid
$66k–$90k/yr
BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF…
Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Project Coordination, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Billing Tracking
Walnut Creek, California, United States · Hybrid
$154k–$188k/yr
At BKF, we’re not just growing—we’re thriving! As a dynamic multi-service consulting firm, we specialize in planning, engineering, surveying, and construction management. With more than 20 West Coast offices, we’ve been …
Skills: Project Management, Business Development, Environmental Permitting, Jurisdictional Delineations, Staff Supervision
Walnut Creek, California, United States · Hybrid
$70k–$85k/yr
At Fehr & Peers, we help create transportation solutions that improve communities. Working alongside public agencies, private developers, institutions, and community organizations, we combine technical expertise, data-dr…
Skills: HRIS Administration, Employee Data Management, Benefits Administration, Immigration Coordination, Compliance Reporting
Walnut Creek, California, United States · On-site
$80k–$90k/yr
Account Manager, Group Benefits Department: Group Benefits Employment Type: Full Time Location: Walnut Creek, CA Reporting To: Benefits Manager Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 / year Description The Account Manager posit…
Skills: Account Management, Group Benefits Insurance, Renewal Marketing, Benefit Analysis, Open Enrollment Coordination
Walnut Creek, California, United States · Remote OK
$100k–$120k/yr
Job Title: Senior Business Analyst (Multiple positions available) Company: Celerity Consulting Group Location: Remote (work from home eligible) Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 annually DOE Company Overview: Celerity is a con…
Skills: Requirements Gathering, Process Analysis, Solution Design, Gap Analysis, SQL
Walnut Creek, California, United States · Hybrid
$191k–$295k/yr
Your Opportunity As the Regional Wastewater Sector Leader for the Pacific Region water business line, you will be an integral part of the water leadership team operating in California and Hawai’i. You will work closely w…
Skills: Business Development, Project Management, Wastewater Engineering, Client Relationship Management, Strategic Planning
Walnut Creek, California, United States · Hybrid
$191k–$295k/yr
Your Opportunity Stantec's Water practice is seeking a highly motivated Senior Process Engineer to join our highly successful water team working on iconic projects in California. Primary responsibilities include client s…
Skills: Water Treatment Design, Project Management, Client Service Management, Construction Administration, Civil Engineering
Walnut Creek, California, United States · On-site
Candidates must reside in Northern California. The role is 100%25 onsite. Job Summary: This senior manager level position is primarily responsible for managing relationships between HR Centers of Excellence and business …
Skills: Human Resources Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Organizational Change Management, HR Investigations
Walnut Creek, California, United States · Hybrid
Quality Engineer Location:: Remote West Coast based Employment Type: Full-Time About Celerity Celerity is an agile risk optimization company that empowers public utility organizations by converting complex data into clea…
Skills: Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action Programs, Process Mapping, Workflow Design, Technical Documentation
Walnut Creek, California, United States · Hybrid
$110k–$250k/yr
What Your Day Will Look Like: As a resident engineer, you'll support transportation construction projects through the construction phases, providing overall field contract administration and coordination for programs or …
Skills: Construction Management, Contract Administration, Project Coordination, Budget Management, Scheduling
Walnut Creek, California, United States · On-site
LPL Financial collaborates with credit unions to provide a comprehensive suite of financial services tailored to their clients' needs. This exciting opportunity at the Retirement and Investment Center located at Nuvision…
Skills: Investment Sales, Financial Planning, Customer Service, Relationship Management, Consultative Selling
Walnut Creek, California, United States · On-site
LPL Financial collaborates with credit unions to provide a comprehensive suite of financial services tailored to their clients' needs. This exciting opportunity at the Retirement and Investment Center located at Nuvision…
Skills: Investment Sales, Financial Planning, Customer Service, Relationship Management, Consultative Selling
Walnut Creek, California, United States · On-site
$175k–$225k/yr
The Commercial Insurance Manager for the Walnut Creek branch leads the Commercial Insurance underwriting portfolio, with accountability for overall underwriting operations, profitable growth, and retention across a multi…
Skills: Multi-line Underwriting, P&C Insurance, People Management, Technical Underwriting Leadership, Marketing and Sales
Walnut Creek, California, United States · On-site
Responsibilities ECS is seeking an experienced Specification Writer II to join our Pacific Facilities team in Walnut Creek, CA. In this role, you’ll guide design teams on product selection, prepare and edit constru…
Skills: Specification Writing, AIA MasterFormat, Product Selection, Construction Documentation, Code Compliance
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Lead and grow the Fire Life Safety team in Northern California by managing staff, overseeing recruitment, and driving professional development. Serve as a design lead or project manager for key projects while collaborating with market sector leadership to ensure technical excellence.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience, with a Professional Engineer (FPE) registration in California preferred. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and certifications such as NFPA, ICC, or NICET.
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 building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
The Building Engineering Services Group (BES) provides industry leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site civil, structural, and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings that include public, municipal, private, and government project types. Projects are a balance of local as well as across the region and the globe. With a team of experienced staff in specific market areas such as Healthcare, Datacenters, Science and Technology, Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Hospitality, Industrial, Municipal, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Federal facilities; we provide engineering excellence for our clients.
We are searching for Fire & Life Safety (FLS) Team Lead at our Walnut Creek office.
In the role of the Fire Life Safety Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to:
Work with Building Engineering Services (BES) leadership and the FLS team to recruit and grow the FLS business class in Northern California, leveraging an established local and regional fire protection network.
Serve as the direct supervisor and manager for the Northern California FLS team, including fire protection engineers, EITs, and ICC, NFPA, or NICET certified designers, and drive hiring, performance management, professional development, mentoring, and team culture.
Work as a collaborative team with fellow area FLS leads for work staffing, staff forecasting, and project proposals.
Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting, and plan implementation.
Identify and collaborate with market sector leadership to ensure FLS technical excellence in key markets including commercial, civic, industrial, federal, water, transportation, healthcare, education and laboratories, and mission critical facilities.
Engage with clients and community stakeholders.
Be involved in marketing, planning, proposals, and interviews in key markets.
Promote HDR, BES, and our FLS business class within the engineering and architecture community, including participation in conferences and client engagement.
Function as design lead or engineering project manager for key projects.
Assist in the responsibility for operations of the FLS work group, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
May function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled, checked, and evaluated through proactive management and quality assurance/quality control practices.
Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel
Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
Work cooperatively with other business class directors, business class leads, operations managers, technical directors, marketing managers, and project management on business class efforts.
Actively participate in work-sharing and fire protection practice development with HDR’s nationwide network of FLS engineers, EITs, and ICC, NFPA, or NICET certified designers with varying levels of experience.
Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers, all within direction and goals of business class plans.
Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations.
Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews.
Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
Perform other duties as needed.
Travel (domestic and international) may be required at various times and is estimated to be 15%25 or less.
Preferred Qualifications
Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers on business class efforts.
Maintains a California Professional Engineer (FPE) registration and has related technical experience.
Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with fire protection emphasis.
Maintains NFPA, ICC and/or NICET certification.
Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
Preference given to local candidates.
Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
In-person office culture.
This position is subject to a governmental background check.
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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.
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way. So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.
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Based on 109 listings with disclosed salaries, most consulting jobs in Walnut Creek, CA pay between $68k–$195k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
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Companies currently hiring include Project Engineering Consultants, BKF Engineers, Celerity, Fehr & Peers, Northwestern Mutual, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
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