Mid-Atlantic Water Business Group Professional Services Leader

HDR; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Mid-Atlantic Water Business Group Professional Services Leader in Vienna, VA. You will drive technical excellence, staff development, and profitability across multiple projects, coordinating with market sector leads and delivery teams.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of leadership in engineering or architecture, PE licensure, and a demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, manage client relationships, and align with HDR's employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or closely related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a related leadership role.
• Current professional engineering registration (PE) and ongoing professional engagement.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex projects.
• Active participation in professional or industry associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of staff to meet client needs.
• Oversee project operations, reviews, budgets and profitability at the project level.
• Lead staff development, training, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Market Sector Leaders and Project Delivery Leader on staffing and pursuits.
• Ensure QA/QC programs, quality standards and best practices are followed.
• Support fee development, proposals and hiring decisions as delegated by leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our 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 water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support 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 innovative 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.

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.

In the role of Mid-Atlantic Water Business Group Professional Services Leader, we'll count on you to:

• Be responsible to the Business Group Manager to develop, coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of Business Group staff to meet client needs and market drivers.
• Assist with daily operations, such as project oversight, management reviews, financials and driving profitability at the project level.
• Lead and monitor development and training of area staff in technical and business competencies.
• Work with market sector leads on workload projections and coordinating workload sharing with other Business Groups or Areas.
• Lead quality assurance efforts to implement QA/QC Program activities striving for continuous improvement.
• Monitor project QC Review activities including assignment of experienced and qualified reviewers.
• Lead and monitor activities for continuous improvement including development and use of technical standards, procedures, best practices and lessons learned.
• Lead and participate in project reviews and support project teams with management of claims and losses.
• Review hiring needs, requisitions and offers as delegated by Business Group Manager.
• Participate in key pursuit teaming, staffing discussion and fee development.
• Partner with Market Sector Leaders and Project Delivery Leader.
• Oversee technical and digital delivery evolution, in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Work with Business Group Manager to streamline and coordinate business processes consistent with Area, corporate policy and MOA.
• Oversee and ensure implementation of quality, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Area operations, market sectors, business classes, and delivery leaders.
• Review and approve fee proposals as delegated by Business Group Manager.
• Support communication and coordination within all business groups.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years' experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the local market.
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams. Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers.
• 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, respectful 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: $193,872 - $276,960. Baltimore, MD: $169,638 - $242,340. Fulton, MD: $177,716 - $253,880. Glen Allen, VA: $161,560 - $230,800. Newport News, VA: $161,560 - $230,800. Roanoke, VA: $153,482 - $219,260. Vienna, VA: $193,872 - $276,960. Virginia Beach, VA: $161,560 - $230,800

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:Water Treatment Job Posting:Aug 7, 2026

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