Maritime & Coastal Waterways Practice Leader

HDR; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 111,720 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Coastal & Navigable Waterways Practice Leader to drive federal feasibility studies and manage staff across major maritime projects. You will bridge sponsors and USACE, delivering complex navigational, economic, and environmental studies to secure project authorization.

The role requires a Master’s in Coastal Engineering, 10+ years in the field, and PE or equivalent credentials. HDR offers an employee-owned culture with extensive benefits and global resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Coastal Engineering or related field.
• Professional registration (PE) preferred; required in some locations.
• 10+ years in coastal engineering/planning.
• Experience bridging design, regulations, and environmental compliance.
• Proven ability to manage complex maritime projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead companywide coastal & navigable waterway projects and studies.
• Manage staff and a program to deliver navigational, economic, and environmental analyses.
• Develop client relationships with ports, agencies, and sponsors.
• Coordinate with area leaders on staffing and pursuing opportunities.
• Represent HDR at professional organizations and manage deliverables.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Project management

USACE permitting

Stakeholder comms

Leadership

Education

Master's in Coastal Engineering

Bachelor's in Civil Eng

Job description

HDR is seeking an experienced Coastal & Navigable Waterways Practice Leader to drive federal feasibility studies and manage staff across major maritime projects. You will bridge sponsors and USACE, delivering complex navigational, economic, and environmental studies to secure project authorization.

The role requires a Master’s in Coastal Engineering, 10+ years in the field, and PE or equivalent credentials. HDR offers an employee-owned culture with extensive benefits and global resources.