Communication Strategist; Water Business Group

Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)

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At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion across the company and within our communities, asking ourselves what impact our work has on the world.

As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come, supporting public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

• Develop content marketing strategies and communications plans for specific initiatives and projects to elevate thought leadership, people and project work
• Lead global and local communications strategies by collaborating with internal business partners, creative, marketing and communications teams
• Assist in the development and management of an editorial calendar
• Work with subject matter experts to develop and write white papers, feature article content, thought leadership articles, and/or social media posts
• Ghost‑write and edit blogs, social media posts, papers, and/or presentations by subject matter experts
• Help develop collateral pieces and other marketing campaign materials
• Research, write and edit project narratives and case studies
• Monitor industry best practices and maintain a repository of trends and examples
• Support event management where required
• Bring genuine, creative ideas to the table
• Perform other duties as needed

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field
• Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a communications field of expertise: social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently with multiple teams as well as in a team‑oriented environment
• Great interpersonal and communication skills – positive outlook and attitude
• High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture
• Comfortable working with senior leaders and managing cross‑functional efforts
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment
• Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – In Design
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

United States – Nebraska – Omaha

Water

Full‑time

Regular

Marketing and Admin

December 16, 2025

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.