About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR has an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our Oregon Water Business Group in the role of Business Class Lead (BCL) for Wastewater Treatment. You will be responsible for leading and growing the existing wastewater treatment group for Oregon. This role will support other projects in the area and work with the Water Business Group Manager, Regional Market Sector Leads, and Client Development Lead on the development and implementation of technical and business development strategies. The work products in this area are broad and are expected to include master planning through design and support during construction. Your primary duties will include pursuing and securing opportunities with new and existing clients, mentoring staff, delivering projects, and growing the business portfolio. Providing leadership through mentoring, directing, and delegating to staff is a key component of the role as is maintaining focus on the execution of HDR's growth strategy.

As the Oregon Wastewater Treatment Business Class Lead you will interface with regional and national technology leaders to advance local capabilities, and may support national pursuits and project delivery efforts related to their expertise. Specifically, you will support project teams to pursue and complete projects including planning, nutrient removal, solids handling, condition assessment, and design of wastewater treatment facilities and projects. You will also be expected to engage in industry groups and forums and take leadership roles in such organizations, including committee participation and regular submission of conference abstracts/proceedings.

Primary Responsibilities

We'll count on you to participate and lead in the following areas:

• Staff Development
  • Recruit, select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel.
  • Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.
  • Take responsibility for operations of production section including utilization, morale, quality control and marketing support.
  • Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
  • Supervise engineers and junior staff (assumed in the 2-5 person range).
• Technical Excellence
  • Participate in delivery of project services through planning, design, and construction phases to meet client expectations, including project management.
  • Function as a project manager and lead critical area and regional projects.
  • Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products.
  • See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management.
  • Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations.
  • Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing, project managers, and project delivery staff.
  • Develop and lead technical and marketing initiatives.
  • Support development of technical experts.
  • Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews.
  • Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews where appropriate, or assist technical teams in finding appropriate reviewers.
• Marketing and Strategy
  • Be directly involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
  • Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation.
  • Drive area initiatives that are relative to the business class.
  • Collaborate nationally with other wastewater treatment business class leads and other wastewater treatment experts.
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Construction Management
• 10 years of experience in wastewater treatment/quality
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Strong technical background and experience in planning and design
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Ability to travel; must be in each office with wastewater treatment staff at least once per year and be present in Bellevue for leadership and key meetings 1-2 times per month.
• Strong active listening and communication skills
• Project management and business management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree is a plus
• Active engagement in professional or industry organizations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand both locally (e.g., PNWS AWWA, PNCWA) and nationally (e.g., WEFTEC, WRF)
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills that are necessary to grow and lead a business group

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.