NC Biosolids Project Lead

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to lead biosolids projects in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure successful project delivery. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. HDR offers a full-time position with opportunities for career growth in a supportive employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver biosolids services in collaboration with technical and operations leaders.
• Engage in client relationship management and presentations.
• Assist in Go/No-Go discussions and project risk assessments.
• Participate in planning and engineering for biosolids projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Education

Master's degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

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 of 2 years project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE))
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

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: Dec 5, 2025

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.