Drinking Water & Wastewater Market Leader

Job Overview

Our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities. We believe water is more than a resource, and as part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come.

This role is a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

• 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 related field
• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experience in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experience in overall staff development, including recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experience with industry associations and maintaining a visible profile in the market sector
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional market sector directors and other senior leadership
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and a culture of employee‑ownership

Primary

Location:

United States – Oregon – Portland.

Other Locations:
United States – Oregon;
United States – Oregon – Bend.

Schedule:

Full‑time;
Employment Status:
Regular;
Business Class:
Water Treatment.

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.