Administrative Assistant

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Administrative Assistant, we'll count on you to:

• Provide executive level support for the WSDOT Cascadia Program including supporting the HDR Program Manager, setting meetings, arranging travel, manage program document management and filing, and reviewing and implementing new program policies and procedures.
• Conducting tasks such as building communications and correspondence, seating arrangements for program staff, supporting recruiting, building key card access, safety coordinator, maintain office amenities, coordinate purchase of supplies, and organize internal meetings at the program office.
• Type, revise and combine materials such as correspondence, reports, records, forms, meeting minutes, scientific or technical material, numerical data, and tabular information from rough draft, corrected copy or previous versions.
• Proofread and edit documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation and format.
• Provide support for staff as needed, including reception duties, answering and directing telephone calls, delivering messages, greeting employees and visitors, scheduling conference calls, and distributing incoming faxes and mail
• Complete word processing as needed, including letters, memos, reports and labels.
• Provide meeting setup, travel arrangements, light accounting and other miscellaneous tasks/projects as needed.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree.
• 4+ years' experience as an administrative assistant.
• Experience in a collaborative office with both internal staff and client staff.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe.
• Solid interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize.

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Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written…