Coastal & Navigable Waterways Strategy Lead

HDR; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 111,720 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR seeks an experienced Coastal & Navigable Waterways Practice Leader to lead federal feasibility studies under WRDA, bridging local sponsors and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. You will manage staff and a program delivering navigational, economic, and environmental studies to secure Congressional project authorization.

You will shape client relationships, coordinate with practice groups, and advance HDR’s employee-owned culture across maritime infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Coastal Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional registration such as PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of coastal engineering and/or planning experience in consulting or related field.
• Ability to bridge structural/civil/geotechnical design, regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead federal feasibility studies under WRDA Section 203.
• Bridge the gap between local sponsors (ports, state agencies) and USACE.
• Manage staff and a program delivering navigational, economic, and environmental studies.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Coastal Engineering

Tools

Professional Engineer (PE) license

PTOE

PTP

PMP

Job description

HDR seeks an experienced Coastal & Navigable Waterways Practice Leader to lead federal feasibility studies under WRDA, bridging local sponsors and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. You will manage staff and a program delivering navigational, economic, and environmental studies to secure Congressional project authorization.

You will shape client relationships, coordinate with practice groups, and advance HDR’s employee-owned culture across maritime infrastructure projects.