Wastewater & Effluent Leadership Director (WWEM)

HDR; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 178,952 - 336,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR seeks a WTEM Business Class Director to lead wastewater treatment and effluent management programs. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, mentor technical leaders, and guide strategic planning and client relations.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, risk management, and industry collaboration. The position offers significant travel and a leadership path within HDR's Water Business Group, with a strong focus on quality, mentorship, and delivering high-impact projects for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or closely related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field.
• Must maintain a professional registration (PE/RA) for leadership roles.
• Experience developing and managing diverse teams.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with other HDR directors and managers.
• Commitment to HDR values and a culture of employee ownership.

Responsibilities

• Provide company-wide leadership of technical capabilities within the business class.
• Build relationships with related business classes, market sectors, and operations.
• Lead technical risk management through reviews, and provide advisory services on projects.
• Drive quality assurance and control processes with the Quality Manager.
• Oversee development and application of tools, standards, and techniques.
• Mentor technical leaders and manage staffing across projects.
• Support client development, proposals, and active industry involvement.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture or related field

Professional engineering registration or architectural license

Job description

HDR seeks a WTEM Business Class Director to lead wastewater treatment and effluent management programs. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, mentor technical leaders, and guide strategic planning and client relations.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, risk management, and industry collaboration. The position offers significant travel and a leadership path within HDR's Water Business Group, with a strong focus on quality, mentorship, and delivering high-impact projects for