Coastal & Navigable Waterways Practice Leader

Description 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?

Watch Our Story:' ' We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Primary ResponsibilitiesHDR is currently looking for a company wide Coastal & Navigable Waterways Practice Leader to complement our growing Waterfront Infrastructure Business Class and Maritime Market Sector. HDR is a premier Maritime professional services firm in the industry and known globally for delivering custom solutions to challenging projects. As today’s dynamic maritime market faces changes in trade routes and global increases in container and bulk cargo, our maritime professionals work with you to create opportunities from economic and industry challenges.

Our big picture understanding of port operations and multi-disciplinary expertise allow us to provide a full spectrum of maritime services to meet your planning, marine structure design, goods movement, infrastructure development, environmental and regulatory needs. It’s all done in concert with our tailored approach to coastal and navigable waterway services that precisely answer each client’s vision and goals.

We are seeking an experienced Coastal & Navigable Waterways Practice Leader to lead federal feasibility studies under Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between local sponsors (ports, state agencies) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). You will manage staff and a program to deliver complex navigational, economic, and environmental studies to secure Congressional project  the role of Coastal & Navigable Waterway Practice Leader, we’ll count on you to:

Take responsibility for company wide development, coordination, training, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of channel planning, design staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers.

Work with other practice leaders in the market sector to develop transformative ideas that will enable clients to take advantage of emerging navigable channels and coastal trends (planning, design and construction means and methods, materials, vessel designs, etc.) and future-proof investments; and also allow HDR…