Senior Communications Coordinator

Overview

Senior Communications Coordinator - (190414)

HDR is seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator to join our growing program and lead engagement efforts for transportation and water projects across Minnesota. We’re looking for an experienced communications professional passionate about strategic communications and stakeholder engagement—particularly in these industries.

HDR is a collective of employee-owners focused on inclusion, innovation, and delivering impact. You’ll collaborate with HDR project managers and technical staff to translate technical concepts into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences and contribute to an industry-leading practice of more than 200 communication consultants across North America.

We value a client- and service-oriented mindset, the ability to handle multiple assignments, and a self-starter attitude. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make an impact through strategic communication, we’d love to hear from you.

• Build strong relationships with clients and understand their priorities; develop tailored engagement strategies to drive meaningful involvement.
• Collaborate with HDR project managers and technical staff to translate technical concepts into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Manage projects and build relationships with HDR’s largest clients, focusing on transportation, construction communications, planning/studies, wastewater, drinking water, and water resources.
• Lead engagement efforts for transportation and water projects across Minnesota as part of HDR’s Water Business Group.
• Contribute to an industry-leading practice of more than 200 communication consultants across North America, delivering strategic communications services that strengthen clients’ messaging and engagement strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the architecture and engineering consulting industry
• Previous experience working in the transportation, wastewater, drinking water and/or water resources industries
• Previous consulting or account management experience preferred
• Preference given to local candidates
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds without assistance
• Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone, and via email
• Must be able to independently get yourself to meetings and events

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience
• Experience leading social media campaigns
• Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlines
• Self-starter; can work well independently or in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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(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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:
United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Other Locations:
United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Minnesota-Thief River Falls

Industry:
Strategic Communications

Schedule:
Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Strategic Communications

Job Posting:
Jan 29, 2026

Equal Opportunity HDR is 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.

Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges and are always looking for great talent to join our global teams.