Wastewater Business Class Lead

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of wastewater treatment in Colorado. You will be part of a high-performing team that works on complex projects, supports major pursuits, and delivers innovative solutions that protect public health and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical excellence and drive strategic growth
• Mentor future leaders and grow multidisciplinary wastewater treatment teams
• Support staff development, morale, and operational performance
• Lead complex wastewater treatment projects from planning to construction
• Advance technical capabilities in areas like nutrient removal, solids handling, and condition assessment
• Promote quality assurance, quality control, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with regional and national experts to strengthen HDR’s technical leadership
• Drive strategic growth initiatives and expand HDR’s wastewater portfolio
• Represent HDR within industry organizations and contribute to advancements in the wastewater industry

Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team-building experience
• Strong technical background in wastewater treatment planning and design
• 10+ years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers on business class efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field
• Active involvement in industry organizations such as the Rocky Mountain Section American Water Works Association, Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association, WEFTEC, or Water Research Foundation
• Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers on business class efforts

Skills

Leadership, technical expertise, business development, collaboration, and innovation are essential skills for this role.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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, employee referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. For Colorado, the range is $162,855.00 - $232,650.00.

Schedule

This is a Full-time position.

Business Class

WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting

Jul 22, 2026

Company Beliefs

We believe in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and encourage our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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