Texas Gulf Coast Wastewater Treatment Team Lead
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Management
Water Management -
Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Management
Texas Gulf Coast Wastewater Treatment Team Lead
HDR has an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced water industry professional to serve in a leadership position as our Texas Gulf Wastewater Treatment Team Lead. You will be responsible for leading and growing the wastewater treatment team in the Texas Gulf Coast region. This role will support other projects in the area and work with the Water Business Group Manager, Professional Services Lead, Project Delivery Lead, Market Sector Leads, and Client Development Lead on the development and implementation of technical and business development strategies.
The work products in this area are broad and are expected to include master planning through design and support during construction.
Your primary duties will include pursuing and securing opportunities with new and existing clients, mentoring staff, delivering projects, and growing the business portfolio. Providing leadership through mentoring, directing, and delegating to staff is a key component of the role as is maintaining focus on the execution of HDR's growth strategy. As the Texas Gulf Wastewater Treatment Team Lead you will interface with regional and national technology leaders to advance local capabilities and may support national pursuits and project delivery efforts related to their expertise.
Specifically, you will support project teams to pursue and complete projects including planning, nutrient removal, solids handling, condition assessment, and design of wastewater treatment facilities and projects.
In the role of a Texas Gulf Coast Wastewater Treatment Team Lead, we'll count on you to:
- Assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
- May function as a Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager, Design Engineer and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
- Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
- Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
- Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
- Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
- Implement, monitor and support company policy
- Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel
- Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
TX PE or ability to obtain reciprocity
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 7 years experience
- Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to handle multiple assignments
- Good leadership and organizational skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
HDR is 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.
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