NC Biosolids Project Lead

HDR; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Biosolids Project Lead for its Water Business Group in North Carolina. This role requires managing biosolids projects to enhance community water management, ensuring safe drinking water and environmental sustainability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of related experience, including project management. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential in a collaborative environment focused on public health and infrastructure resilience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience related to biosolids water industry.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams on biosolids service deliveries.
• Engage in client relationship management and presentations.
• Deliver project planning, engineering and consulting services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each team member is valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, we constantly ask ourselves: “What is our impact on the world?” Watch our story here: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each role in our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come—delivering safe drinking water, treating wastewater responsibly, developing sustainable water supplies, and protecting lives and property through flood control. Your work directly supports public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

We are looking for a Biosolids Project Lead to join our North Carolina Water Business Group. This position collaborates across HDR and teaming partners to develop solutions for clients, and delivers all aspects of biosolids projects from pursuit to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HDR technical leaders, operations leaders, market sector directors, project managers, and project teams to deliver world class quality biosolids services.
• Participate in client relationship management, client presentations, conference presentations, and interviews.
• Actively engage with the local project teams and assist in Go/No-Go discussions, project risk assessments, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and negotiations as required.
• Participate in scope, schedule, and budget development for biosolids projects.
• Provide project delivery support including planning, engineering, technical consulting, design reviews, and construction services.
• Actively participate in WEF and NC One Water.
• Mentor and develop other employees.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or similar combination of relevant education and experience
• 10 years of biosolids water industry experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Strong leadership skills and project management experience with multiple national remote teams is preferred
• Proven experience managing projects, client relationships, proposal development, and business development
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.)
• Familiar with estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• Ability to interact with various design professionals, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Current WEF and/or NC One Water involvement
• Local candidates or candidates willing to relocate are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• 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.

Primary Location

United States - North Carolina - Raleigh

Other Locations

United States - North Carolina - Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Wilmington, Asheville

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Water Treatment

Job Posting Date

Dec 5, 2025

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