Water Resources Management Market Sector Lead

About the role

This is an opportunity for a strategic leader who is passionate about protecting public health, advancing sustainable water solutions, and driving growth across the drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater markets. Working alongside local and national leadership, you will play a key role in expanding HDR’s presence, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering impactful projects that support communities for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and leader for key clients while guiding complex, multi-discipline projects from planning through delivery.
• 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

• 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.

Skills

Thrives at the intersection of strategy, technical excellence, and people development.

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 salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time.

Business Class

Dams

Job Posting

Aug 26, 2026

Company Information

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

Our Beliefs

We believe in the principles of employment equity and fostering a collaborative culture where each employee is valued and respected. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.