Drinking Water & Wastewater Market Sector Leader

About the role

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. We have an exciting opportunity for a visionary Drinking Water & Wastewater Market Sector Leader to help shape the future of water infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Technical expertise in water infrastructure and related fields
• Experience with project management and delivery
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

Benefits

Joining HDR Portland means more than taking on a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to help shape a growing practice, influence the future of the industry, and leave a lasting mark on the communities where we live and work.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Water Treatment

Keywords

• Water
• Wastewater
• Drinking Water
• Potable
• Pump Station
• Pipeline
• Treatment
• Conveyance
• Project Manager
• Program Manager
• Director
• Design
• Construction
• Engineering
• Environmental
• Consulting
• Utilities
• Required Qualifications

What We Believe

• We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility.
• We are committed to the principles of employment equity.
• We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Commitment

• We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.