El Paso Water Program Lead

El Paso Water Program Lead

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services, encompassing a wide range of projects that add beauty and structure to communities while also addressing critical infrastructure needs. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together diverse expertise, including scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists, allowing us to create innovative solutions that drive progress.

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Within HDR, our Water Business Group (WBG) stands out as a leader in providing comprehensive solutions for water-related challenges. For decades, we have been at the forefront of delivering water, wastewater, and water resources planning and design services in North Texas/Oklahoma area. Our expertise spans process studies, water supply planning, facility and system master planning, asset management, treatment facility planning and design, pipeline and pumping station planning and design, stormwater, drainage and erosion control study and design, as well as engineering services during construction and start-up / commissioning support.

We are committed to driving growth and innovation within our Water Business Group, continuing to strengthen and build our client base while pursuing new opportunities to serve our communities.

Primary Responsibilities

Ready to take your career to the next level? HDR is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced water industry professional to become HDR's Water Program Lead in El Paso. As a key player in the North Texas Water Business Group, you'll lead strategic projects across El Paso, bringing your management expertise to the table.

As a Water Program Lead, you'll not only be responsible for your primary duties but also collaborate extensively with HDR's Water Market Sector Leads. Together, you'll ensure the successful delivery of strategic business initiatives in the North Texas Area. This role will see you taking on key responsibilities such as Principal in Charge, Project Manager, and Client Manager, ensuring smooth coordination of staffing and technical resources.

In the role of Water Program Lead we'll count on you to:

• Drive area project management processes to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Champion cross Business Group efforts to achieve shared goals.
• Demonstrate successful project management and leadership.
• Cultivate client relationships to win and execute projects, helping to grow our presence in the El Paso market.
• Initiate and manage growth initiatives.
• Plan, direct, and monitor medium to large multidiscipline surface water projects.
• Lead teams to produce detailed project plans and deliverables.
• Establish client relations, negotiate contracts, and prepare proposals.
• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently within budget and schedule.
• Conduct project development sessions with clients and internal teams.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and execute personnel training.
• Supervise project staff and mentor junior team members.
• Lead project teams, including engineers and CAD professionals.
• Maintain professional engineering registration.
• This position requires travel as needed to North Texas offices and client sites within Texas
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering
• Master's degree
• PE License in the State of Texas
• PMP certification
• Minimum 15 years of water resources OR water and wastewater treatment facility project experience
• Strong technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in staff and client management
• Demonstrated business development and strategic planning abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project
• Valid driver's license
• Design and construction phase experience
• Preference given to local/regional candidates (El Paso)

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.

Primary Location:

United States-Texas-El Paso

Industry:

Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting:

Dec 4, 2025