NY​/NJ Wastewater Market Lead

Overview

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HDR is an employee-owned company committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued. We encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion and seek to positively impact communities.

Role location:
United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake; additional locations include Albany, Newark, New York City, Syracuse, White Plains, and Pennington.

Lead growth and development in HDR’s NY/NJ wastewater market within the Water Business Group. Responsibilities include advancing business development strategies, pursuing new clients and projects, client management, project management for key projects, technical input on projects, and staff development. The role requires strong writing, presenting, and speaking skills for client and staff interaction. Collaborate with technical and marketing staff, lead selected pursuits, and serve as client manager for key clients.

Wastewater Market Sector overview:
The wastewater market sector is highly technical and diversified, serving municipal, private, water utilities, governmental clients in the U.S. and Canada. HDR’s wastewater market offers services from master planning to operations and asset management.

• Incorporate HDR Water Business Group vision with the market sector to become an industry leader; translate market drivers to Area strategies; build relationships for long-term opportunities.
• Serve as Client Manager for key clients; engage in industry activities and client development workshops.
• Promote HDR services to wastewater clients within the Area; participate in the NY/NJ Area Water Business Group Leadership Team.
• Collaborate on market sector initiatives with Area leadership and pursue cross-sector opportunities (One Water, climate resiliency, sustainability, etc.).
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and industry peers; support pursuit strategies and marketing efforts.

• Mentor staff, strategically assign projects, and support recruitment for future market sector roles.
• Coordinate staff development with East region leadership and practice groups; drive technical excellence and quality delivery.

• Assist Area leadership in project delivery; manage client relations and QA/QC programs; facilitate process improvements and work-sharing.
• Monitor workloads, assist in staffing decisions, review contracts, and support risk management.
• Engage in QA/QC and lessons learned dissemination; take on project management roles to improve client satisfaction and mentoring.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; professional engineering registration in NY and/or NJ (or ability to obtain by reciprocity).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in wastewater planning, design, and construction.
• Strong client relationships and technical background in wastewater treatment systems; experience in strategic positioning and pursuit management.
• Experience in staff development, recruiting, and professional growth; active participation in industry associations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with HDR leadership and cross-functional teams.

• As listed in the original scope; includes technical leadership and market sector engagement.

HDR believes in an inclusive environment where employees bring their authentic selves to work. HDR supports Employee Network Groups and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and professional development.

Compensation varies by location and experience. Salary ranges provided for New Jersey and New York roles are included in the posting.

Primary

Location:

United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake. Other locations:
United States-New York-Albany;
United States-New Jersey-Newark;
United States-New York-New York;
United States-New York-Syracuse;
United States-New York-White Plains;
United States-New Jersey-Pennington.

• Industry: Water
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt
• Posting Date:
  Oct 8, 2025

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories.