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

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.

• 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 ability 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.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of 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 – InDesign.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

The expected compensation range for this position is $48,699 - $92,760 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions.)

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), 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 are committed to creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

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.