Drinking Water Treatment Business Class Lead

HDR; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR, Inc. invites a seasoned Drinking Water leader to oversee Washington water projects, mentor a growing team, and collaborate on strategic growth across HDR’s water business.

You will guide design and construction efforts while advancing quality and client satisfaction in a dynamic, employee-owned firm. Join HDR’s Washington Water Business Group to influence major infrastructure initiatives, lead staff development, and drive market success in a collaborative environment that values expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years of experience.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration.
• Active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from planning/design through construction for critical area/regional projects.
• Mentor and develop a technical staff of engineers and supporting personnel.
• Drive business-class strategic planning, budgeting, and plan execution.
• Shape marketing strategy, proposals, and client interviews.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Industry engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture or related field

Master’s degree a plus

Job description

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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Water is more than a resource—it's a shared responsibility. As part of HDR's Washington Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly advance public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering new approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job—it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

About The Role

HDR's Washington Drinking Water team is recognized throughout the state for its leadership in planning, designing, and delivering complex water infrastructure—from water system planning and water quality to condition assessment and treatment facility design. As Drinking Water Treatment Business Class Lead, you'll partner with Water Business Group leadership to shape and grow HDR's water treatment practice across Washington, stepping into a highly visible role at the center of some of the region's most impactful public infrastructure work.

You'll play an integral technical role on multidisciplinary teams, manage and mentor talented staff, and help win new work with both new and existing clients. Leading through mentoring, coaching, and delegation is central to this role, as is maintaining focus on HDR's growth strategy. You'll also collaborate with regional and national technical leaders, extending your expertise to pursuits and projects beyond Washington. Candidates who are active in industry organizations—serving on committees and presenting at conferences—will find this role a natural fit for their leadership ambitions.

As an employee-owned company, we invest in our people: promoting physical and mental wellness, delivering meaningful employee experiences, and offering growth paths in technical practice, business development, and project management—whichever direction matches your goals.

What You'll Do

Technical Excellence

• Lead project delivery from planning and design through construction, serving as project or design manager on critical area and regional projects
• Oversee and continually raise the technical quality of business class staff and deliverables, applying proactive project management to keep work on track
• Partner with area operations, marketing, project managers, and delivery staff to advance business class initiatives and technical standards
• Drive technical and marketing initiatives, and implement strong quality assurance and quality control practices across the team

Staff Development

• Recruit, hire, train, and develop a high-performing technical team of roughly 2–6 engineers and staff
• Manage multidisciplinary teams with an eye toward utilization, morale, quality, and marketing support
• Champion employees' physical and mental wellness, and support the growth of future technical experts
• Implement and model HDR policy and values in day-to-day leadership

Business Development

• Lead business class strategic planning, budgeting, and plan execution
• Actively shape marketing strategy, proposals, and client interviews
• Drive area initiatives in water treatment and collaborate with water treatment leads and experts nationwide

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree is a plus
• Active engagement and leadership in industry organizations—locally (e.g., PNWS AWWA, PNCWA) and nationally (e.g., WRF)—through committee work and conference presentations
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to grow and lead a business group

Keywords: Water treatment, drinking water, potable water, one water, treatment, design, program, project, construction, manage, engineering, water, pipeline, pump station, conveyance,

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.

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.) {Spokane}: $130,141 - $185,915 {Olympia}: $136,990 - $195,700 {Gig Harbor / Pasco}: $150,689- $215,270 {Seattle/Bellevue/Everett}: $157,539- $225,055

Primary Location: United States-Washington-Bellevue

Other Locations: United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Water Treatment

Job Posting: Nov 2, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiliated Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.