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

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Technical expertise in water infrastructure
• Project management and leadership experience
• Industry association involvement and visibility

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

We offer competitive compensation packages tailored to individual qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This role is 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