Mid-Atlantic Pump Station and Pipeline Business Class Leader

HDR; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 155,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Business Class Leader to drive growth, quality, and direction for the Pump Station and Pipelines business in the Mid-Atlantic. You will lead diverse teams across design, inspection, and construction management of water infrastructure. The role emphasizes project leadership, client relations, and adherence to HDR's employee-owned values. HDR offers strong benefits and a transparent compensation range for multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field is required.
• 10 years of experience in leading projects and teams in pump stations and pipelines.
• Committed to quality, HDR values, and professional registration.
• Experience developing and managing diverse teams and collaborating with area leaders and managers.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee large multi-discipline pump station and pipeline projects.
• Coordinate with structural, geotechnical, civil, mechanical, CAD and GIS teams.
• Lead contract development and oversee capital improvement implementations.
• Manage client relations, project development, and cost estimates.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

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?

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We believe waste is more than management, it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

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.

HDR has an excellent opportunity in the Mid-Atlantic Water Business Group for a professional to lead the growth, control, direction, and quality of the Area’s Pump Station and Pipelines Business Class. The Business Class Leader (BCL) is a professional that is well versed in all aspects of Business Class (BC) services for pump stations and pipeline projects and leads a group of business class professionals.

The duties of the Pump Station and Pipelines BCL are to plan, direct and oversee all aspects of large-scale multi-discipline and multi-benefit projects with a high degree of technical complexity. The position will build and maintain client relations and participate in project development and contract document preparation. The person will work with senior, mid- and junior-level staff across a variety of disciplines. The position will participate in and provide oversight of a variety of project types including planning, design, inspection and construction management of pump station and pipelines and general site civil of major water, wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure.

The position will coordinate projects with inter-related disciplines such as structural, geology, geotechnical, civil, mechanical, CADD and GIS. The position will also require coordination with HDR’s other regional and national business class technical leads and advisors.

As a Business Class Lead, you will participate in the corporate management of the pump station and pipeline business class program. Work assignments may include technical and quality reviews of projects outside of your geographic area.

The primary responsibilities of the Pump Station and Pipelines BCL include:

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically, Outlook, Word, Excel, Project and SharePoint or equivalent database
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience leading projects and teams with a focus on pump stations and pipelines.
• Proven ability to manage projects and teams effectively
• Experience managing budgets, preparing scopes and developing cost estimates
• Excellent written and strong communication and listening skills
• Strong leadership and organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively.
• Ability to understand applicable industry standards, laws, policies and procedures that each project is governed by.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability of contract development and implementation of capital improvements.
• Strong project management skills
• Success-oriented attitude and self-starter who takes initiative.

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.) Washington, DC: $177,660 - $253,800. Baltimore, MD: $155,453 - $222,075. Fulton, MD: $162,855 - $232,650. Glen Allen, VA: $148,050 - $211,500. Newport News, VA: $148,050 - $211,500. Roanoke, VA: $140,648 - $200,925. Vienna, VA: $177,660 - $253,800. Virginia Beach, VA: $148,050 - $211,500.

Primary Location:United States-Virginia-Vienna Other Locations:United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Maryland-Fulton Industry:Water Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Industrial Water/Wastewater Services Job Posting:Aug 21, 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.