Central TX Sustainability & Resilience Business Class Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Central TX Sustainability & Resilience Business Class Lead in Austin. As a key member of our employee-owned culture, you will guide sustainable design projects, certify green building strategies, and mentor diverse teams across disciplines.

You will lead area coordination, drive quality and client satisfaction, speak at conferences, contribute to thought leadership, and help shape HDR's sustainable outcomes in built environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years of experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide sustainable and/or climate-related consulting and certification services on a variety of projects related to the built environment.
• Conduct energy and environmental analysis for planning, architecture, interiors, and consulting projects that may result in third-party sustainable certification.
• Contribute to marketing pursuits, technical project reviews, narrative writing, and staff education as a sustainable design expert.
• Incorporate thought leadership and public outreach within the design and sustainable industry.
• Speak at conferences, publish papers, and get involved in strategic industry professional organizations.
• Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring, and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers, all within direction and goals of business class plans.
• Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations.
• Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management.
• 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.
• Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Central TX Sustainability & Resilience Business Class Lead - ( 196457 )

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide sustainable and/or climate‑related consulting and certification services on a variety of projects related to the built environment
• Conduct energy and environmental analysis for planning, architecture, interiors, and consulting projects that may result in third‑party sustainable certification
• Contribute to marketing pursuits, technical project reviews, narrative writing, and staff education as a sustainable design expert
• Incorporate thought leadership and public outreach within the design and sustainable industry
• Speak at conferences, publish papers, and get involved in strategic industry professional organizations
• Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring, and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers, all within direction and goals of business class plans
• Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations
• Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management
• 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
• Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED, TRUE, or Envision Certified Professional
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand

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-Austin

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Sustainability and Resilience

Job Posting

Oct 5, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.