Southern California Wastewater Market Sector Leader

About the role

HDR is seeking a Wastewater Market Sector Leader for the Southern California area. The ideal candidate will have a passion for protecting public health and a deep understanding of the "One Water" concept. This role involves setting the vision and strategy for the Southern California program, supporting strategic wastewater projects, and engaging with industry associations.

Responsibilities

• Interface with regional and national technology and market sector leaders to advance local capabilities and support strategic wastewater projects.
• Engage in industry associations and forums, taking leadership roles in committees and submitting conference abstracts/proceedings.
• Act as a client manager for selected agencies, serving as Principal in charge, Project Manager, Technical Lead, and/or Quality Manager on projects.
• Identify and develop new project opportunities, serving as a pursuit champion and providing resources for HDR pursuits.
• Support HDR’s One Water Institute by leading or participating in applied research projects with the Water Research Foundation.
• Manage the wastewater Market Sector staff in HDR’s SoCal offices, coordinating with and supporting the Water Business Group Manager and wastewater Market Sector Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 15+ years of industry experience, primarily in Southern California.
• Strong ability to analyze the marketplace and strategically position HDR.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software.
• Experience in developing and managing strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
• Experience in developing and managing a wide range of client relationships and specific program/project pursuits.
• Experience in overall staff development, including recruiting, career path, and professional growth.
• Experience with industry associations and maintaining a visible profile in the market sector.
• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant in the employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning, or related field.
• 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, including recruiting, career path, and professional growth.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant in the employee-owned culture.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and market analysis skills.
• Client relationship management and pursuit development skills.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Industry association engagement and committee participation skills.
• Research and applied project management skills.
• Team management and staff development skills.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles may be eligible for limited benefits.

Schedule

This is a Full-time Employee Position.

Business Class

WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting

January 7, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.