Southwest Industrial Water/Wastewater Service Line Leader

Southwest Industrial Water/ Wastewater (IWW) Service Line Leader

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with clients who own industrial facilities and have industrial water / wastewater needs.
• Provide oversight on Industrial Water / Wastewater projects, primarily in the Southwest Region (serving as Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, Engineering Manager or Task Lead), also provide support in developing industrial water / wastewater opportunities across NA.
• Serve as a liaison between HDR's Regional WBG, BES, IWW & RBG for our Industrial Water/Wastewater Service Line.
• Oversee development, maintenance and delivery of technologies and services to clients.
• Develop and apply processes and tools to ensure cost-effective application of technologies and services.
• Identify emerging technologies needed to be competitive in the future.
• Work closely with Practice Leaders and business development leaders to identify needs to meet market drivers and/or create new markets.
• Participate in strategic planning and the development of annual and long-term goals to support program and client development, community and industry participation, project pursuits, and talent acquisition and development.
• Serve as the HDR client manager ensuring satisfaction with HDR services and addressing challenges as they arise.
• Promote and conduct branding of HDR to the industry and client community and serve as the face of HDR to Industrial Water / Wastewater clients.
• Works with HDR counterparts to develop strategies for key hires, project pursuits, team growth, area growth and profitability, employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Develop relationships with key industry partners such as other consultants, equipment vendors, and construction contractors.
• Work with the IWW Services Line Leader and Business Class Leader to develop a Southwest Industrial Water / Wastewater Business Plan.
• Work with the IWW Services Line Lead, IWW Business Class Lead and Industrial Sector Director to develop the target market, clients, targeted services and support team needed to execute the work.
• Work with the IWW BCL to target strategic hires, programs and technical specifications.
• Travel to meet with Clients and Area Leadership.
• Develop a target Conference attendee list (inclusive of technical paper delivery, conference membership and board duties).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers.
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. 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.

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.) Pay Transparency Location‑Nevada: $177,395 - $208,700.

Location

• Primary: United States‑Nevada‑Las Vegas.
• Other: United States‑Nevada‑Reno.

Industry & Schedule

• Industry: Industrial
• Schedule: Full‑time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Industrial Water/Wastewater Services
• Job Posting: Nov 6 2025