Communication Strategist; Water Business Group

Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)

HDR is an employee‑owned company committed to inclusion, with a culture that values authentic selves and innovative ideas.

As part of HDR's Water Business Group, you will help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. Your work will directly support 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 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 team oriented
• Great interpersonal and communication skills – positive outlook and attitude
• High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture is a must
• Comfortable and competent while 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

HDR is a company built on diverse life experiences and perspectives, fostering a collaborative culture that encourages trust and connects us to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all play a role in creating an inclusive environment that welcomes, values, respects, and empowers each person to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $48,699 – $92,760, depending on skills, experience, education and location.

Primary

Location:

United States – Nebraska – Omaha

Industry: Water

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Marketing and Administration

Job Posting Date:
Dec 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.