NC Biosolids Project Lead

HDR; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm is looking for a NC Biosolids Project Lead to manage and lead biosolids projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, a strong engineering background, and the ability to foster client relationships. This role involves collaboration with various teams to deliver high-quality services while emphasizing inclusion and empowerment within the workplace. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineer license are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Professional engineering license required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to deliver biosolids services.
• Participate in client relationship management.
• Provide project delivery support.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Join to apply for the NC Biosolids Project Lead role at HDR.

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and our communities, constantly asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world? 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 and directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

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 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 a 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, having 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.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license).
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be a 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 (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.