About Us

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 that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Stormwater Business Class Lead will be to provide in-house leadership and guidance as it relates to stormwater services as well as delivering projects for clients related to stormwater work and growing the external visibility of HDR's Stormwater Program. This role is responsible for supporting the overall vision and strategy of multiple offices. They will function as a liaison and coordinator for staff across different sections and offices to deliver projects and proposals with innovation, applicable standards and relevant resumes included. They will work closely with the project engineers to prepare both planning level and design level projects including drainage reports, and contract/bid documents; and work collaboratively with other design disciplines to provide integrated solutions and business development opportunities. They will also be required to manage projects and provide production support on projects in addition to business development responsibilities. This role is responsible for identifying and executing, with teams of staff, the multiple HDR services needed by municipal and utility operated stormwater programs throughout Texas as well as internal services including, but not limited to:

• Participating in capturing planning processes and/or driving business development opportunities
• Helping local offices with recruiting, as needed
• Identifying stormwater professional organizations and conferences for staff participation
• Fostering relationships with local stormwater clients and professionals
• Organizing and disseminating industry best practices to project teams and sections of staff
• Driving and participating in national stormwater related initiatives
• Leading comprehensive stormwater management and master planning
• Understanding state stormwater regulations and manuals
• Applying asset management applications and tools
• Studying and design of stormwater management facilities
  • Site drainage
  • Storm sewers
  • Erosion control
  • Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI)
  • Best management practices (BMPs) for water quality treatment
  • Low Impact Development (LID)
• Leading watershed planning
• Applying hydrologic and stormwater/drainage modeling.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydraulics, Water Resources, or a closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university
• A minimum of 10 years of related work experience, including experience in conceptual, preliminary, and final design of drainage and stormwater projects
• 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 directors, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers on business class effort
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GSI/LID
• Prior business development experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse team
• Experience with hydrology, hydraulic/drainage design, and stormwater facility design software.
• Ability to function as a leader and an active team player in a diverse multidisciplinary environment
• Experience with liaising with and coordinating staff at all levels
• Strong communication, listening, and presentation skills
• Organized and mission driven

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.