Drinking Water & Wastewater Market Leader

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 will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and leader for key clients while guiding complex, multi‑discipline projects from planning through delivery. You’ll help lead strategic pursuits, identify new opportunities for growth, and collaborate across HDR’s national network of technical experts and business leaders. Projects may include planning studies, design, financial analysis, operations support, alternative delivery, and major infrastructure improvements that directly improve resiliency, sustainability, and quality of life.

We are looking for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, technical excellence, and people development. You will mentor and inspire staff, strengthen HDR’s culture of innovation and collaboration, and help drive continuous improvement across project delivery and technical practices. This role also offers the opportunity to build a visible industry presence through leadership in professional organizations, conferences, and community initiatives.

• Lead client development efforts and serve as a trusted advisor to key regional clients
• Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities across municipal water markets
• Direct and oversee complex, multi‑discipline water infrastructure projects
• Collaborate across HDR business groups and national practice areas to expand services and capabilities
• Promote HDR’s full suite of engineering, planning, and consulting services
• Build strong relationships with industry partners, organizations, and senior client leadership
• Mentor, recruit, and develop the next generation of water industry leaders
• Advance technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support project delivery, QA/QC, risk management, and operational performance
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and work‑sharing across teams and regions
• Represent HDR through industry organizations, conference presentations, and community leadership activities
• Take on impactful project management and leadership assignments that align with HDR’s long‑term growth strategy

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• If an engineer, maintain engineering registration
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
• Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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.