Value Engineering Risk Specialist

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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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

• Work with the various VE and Risk Leads in workshop preparation and coordination, collection and generation of information during the workshops
• Provide technical editing support of workshop deliverables, including reports and presentations
• Engage and participate in client‑attended value engineering and risk analysis workshops
• Work with multidiscipline teams of engineers, architects, cost estimators and stakeholders, because of the diverse nature of our projects
• Speak and understand design‑related aspects across multiple technical disciplines and provide coordination among disciplines
• Support the group’s marketing, proposal and business development opportunities
• Perform other duties as needed

• Certified Value Specialist (CVS) or Value Methodology Associate (VMA) with a minimum of 5 years participating (VE Team Member, VE Assistant or VE Facilitator) on VE workshops for major infrastructure projects.
• Maintained client relationships with public agencies or other private entities and have a track record of success in this arena.
• 8 years of demonstrated competency in Construction, Design, Planning, Traffic Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, or related field.
• Ability to work on client site and travel as needed

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering or related fields, and a minimum of two years of experience working in one of these fields
• Strong technical editing competency, ability to generate technical content from workshop discussions and project documents
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Expert communication skills including extemporaneous speaking, presentations and creative writing
• Detail‑oriented and self‑motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to complete a task
• Able to manage, prioritize and track multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Must possess a driver's license and U.S. passport, or the ability to acquire one

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.

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.

United States – Tennessee – Nashville

United States – Tennessee – Knoxville

United States – Tennessee – Chattanooga

Highway + Road

Full‑time

Regular

Highways

Dec 8, 2025

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Environmental Services

At HDR, 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.