Industrial Wastewater Program Lead - Power Practice

Industrial Wastewater (IWW) Program Lead – Power Practice

HDR is seeking an experienced leader to develop and oversee industrial wastewater (W/WW) treatment solutions for the Power industry. The successful candidate will drive business development, lead technical teams, and manage complex design projects throughout the full project life cycle.

• Lead business development of IWW services for the North American Power Practice, including proposal development, technical presentations, and pursuit interviews.
• Collaborate with other Business Development Teams and act as a subject‑matter expert on strategic projects.
• Provide technical leadership for front‑end oriented projects, including business case studies and DBMs.
• Support client development and act as a senior process engineering advisor.
• Participate in strategic planning and the development of program goals, client pursuits, and talent acquisition.
• Conduct site visits to gather technical data and support construction, commissioning, and close‑out activities.
• Perform or oversee process design sizing, hydraulic calculations, mass balances, and water treatment system conceptual designs.
• Develop design criteria, equipment and procurement specifications, bid evaluations, and technical reports.
• Lead development of process flow diagrams, P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, and installation details.
• Review and evaluate equipment vendor and contractor proposals and submittals.
• Develop and execute QA/QC plans.
• Lead and mentor technical teams of engineers, EITs, designers, and drafters.
• Work directly with project managers and clients to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations.
• Develop water supply and discharge agreements and permits; coordinate with permitting authorities.
• Provide internal and external training on industrial process W/WW systems.
• Implement and monitor company policies and contribute to process improvement.
• Assist in the selection, training, development, and management of technical personnel.
• Create recommendations for client facility monitoring systems, procedures, lab/chemical/reagent management, and staff training.
• Actively participate in industry conferences and publish at least one technical paper annually.

• Experience with process modeling.
• Existing relationships with industrial Power clients.
• Project engineering and management experience in a consulting or EPC firm.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial water/wastewater treatment for the Power industry.
• Professional or engineering registration and relevant technical experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in development and management of diverse engineering teams.
• Strong collaboration skills with regional directors, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers.
• Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR core values.
• Active participation in an employee‑owned culture; enthusiasm for community engagement.

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal history, arrest, or conviction records.