Senior Funding Consultant

HDR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Funding Consultant in Austin, Texas, to assist clients with funding strategies for capital programs. This role involves identifying funding opportunities, interfacing with state and federal agencies, and leading funding application preparations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, at least 10 years of consulting experience, and proficiency with MS Office. This full-time position supports an employee-owned culture, ensuring collaboration and engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of consulting experience with expertise in funding strategies.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with funding strategies to deliver capital programs.
• Review projects to identify funding opportunities with state/federal agencies.
• Help clients track and report reimbursement under awarded programs.
• Develop projects in coordination with internal teams and external agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Consulting experience

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

About This Role

The Senior Funding Consultant responsibilities include assisting clients with overall funding strategies to deliver their capital programs; reviewing projects and programs to identify potential funding opportunities; working with clients on interface with the appropriate state/federal agencies and leading the preparation of funding applications including project development, cost estimates, benefit cost analysis, and stakeholder/partner outreach; and helping clients align their internal systems and processes to track, report and receive reimbursement under awarded programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide information and assistance on the use of various state and federal grant and loan programs (e.g., USDA Rural Development, State Revolving Loan Fund or equivalent, Community Development Block Grant Program, Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, etc.).
• Meet with client staff, elected officials, and boards on a routine basis to discuss/develop projects to align with funding opportunities.
• Work as part of a community of practice to keep updated on policies and procedures per funding program requirements and changes in policy at the federal level, coordinating disclosure requirements, and maintaining records.
• Assist with completion of environmental review records per requirements including reviewing projects and locations, land use, and other environmental considerations and assist with data development, hazard mitigation, and stakeholder engagement efforts on selected projects.
• Interact with many agencies including USACE, USFWS, SHPO, other local, state and federal agencies, SRF, EDA, USDA Rural Development, CDBG, etc.
• Coordinate with internal client managers, project managers, and engineers to develop projects/pursuits; work with area client development leads to develop marketing forecasts, client development plans, and internal management of opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years consulting experience and extensive related expertise.
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary Location: United States - Texas - Austin
Other Locations: United States - Texas - Round Rock
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Utility Management Services
Job Posting: May 21, 2026

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