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 empower you to bring authentic ideas to work every day and consistently ask:
What is our impact on the world?

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We believe water is more than a resource—it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work directly supports public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

We bring experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you’re modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job; it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

• 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.

• 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 of our employee‑owned culture.
• 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—InDesign.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups—Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino, LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals—help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. It includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental…