Wastewater Treatment Business Class Lead

Wastewater Treatment Business Class Lead

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

HDR has an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our Oregon Water Business Group in the role of Business Class Lead (BCL) for Wastewater Treatment. You will be responsible for leading and growing the existing wastewater treatment group for Oregon. This role will support other projects in the area and work with the Water Business Group Manager, Regional Market Sector Leads, and Client Development Lead on the development and implementation of technical and business development strategies. The work products in this area are broad and are expected to include master planning through design and support during construction. Your primary duties will include pursuing and securing opportunities with new and existing clients, mentoring staff, delivering projects, and growing the business portfolio. Providing leadership through mentoring, directing, and delegating to staff is a key component of the role as is maintaining focus on the execution of HDR's growth strategy.

As the Oregon Wastewater Treatment Business Class Lead you will interface with regional and national technology leaders to advance local capabilities and may support national pursuits and project delivery efforts related to their expertise. Specifically, you will support project teams to pursue and complete projects including planning, nutrient removal, solids handling, condition assessment, and design of wastewater treatment facilities and projects. You will also be expected to engage in industry groups and forums and take leadership roles in such organizations, including committee participation and regular submission of conference abstracts/proceedings.

Primary Responsibilities:

We'll count on you to participate and lead in the following areas:

• Staff Development
• Recruit, select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel.
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Take responsibility for operations of production section including utilization, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
• Supervise engineers and junior staff (assumed in the 2-5 person range).
• Technical Excellence
• Participate in delivery of project services through planning, design, and construction phases to meet client expectations, including project management.
• Function as a project manager and lead critical area and regional projects.
• Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products.
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management.
• Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations.
• Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing, project managers, and project delivery staff.
• Develop and lead technical and marketing initiatives.
• Support development of technical experts.
• Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews where appropriate or assist technical teams in finding appropriate reviewers.
• Marketing and Strategy
• Be directly involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
• Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation.
• Drive area initiatives that are relative to the business class.
• Collaborate nationally with other wastewater treatment business class leads and other wastewater treatment experts.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree is a plus
• Active engagement in professional or industry organizations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand both locally (e.g., PNWS AWWA, PNCWA) and nationally (e.g., WEFTEC, WRF)
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills that are necessary to grow and lead a business group

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 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 area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
  An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. 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 eligible for limited benefits. $149,352.00 to $213,360.00

Primary Location:

United States-Oregon-Portland

Other Locations:

United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Oregon-Ashland

Industry:

Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting:

Nov 13, 2025