Northern CA Drinking Water Market Leader

Northern CA Drinking Water Market Sector Leader

Join the Northern CA Drinking Water Market Sector Leader role at HDR
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The Northern California Drinking Water Market Sector Leader is a key leadership position within HDR’s growing California Water Business Group. This role provides an exciting opportunity to join an industry‑leading, 100% employee‑owned firm and to shape the future of drinking water solutions across Northern California.

• Develop and drive a long‑range Drinking Water mission, vision, and strategy for HDR’s Nor Cal area.
• Lead HDR’s Drinking Water branding in Nor Cal by engaging in professional organizations allied to the drinking water market.
• Collaborate with technical and marketing staff to pursue new projects and take leadership roles in key pursuits.
• Support development and review of scopes of work, fee estimates, project risk identification, and project schedules.
• Coordinate staffing and recruiting plans for key hires as part of the Nor Cal leadership team.
• Develop and implement Water Business Group‑wide initiatives.
• Identify technical gaps and support talent management and recruiting efforts.
• Identify, develop, and implement Drinking Water initiatives for the Nor Cal marketplace.
• Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role‑model in business and community organizations.
• Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations.
• Promote the Drinking Water market in alignment with Client Managers.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews for Drinking Water projects.
• Serve as Client Manager for selected key clients.
• Function as project manager on large or key projects.
• Assist with contract review on key projects to ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews, and claim resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in water planning and/or engineering, with the majority in the market sector.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, planning, or a related field.
• If an Engineer, maintain licensure (PE).
• Experience in developing and managing strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
• Experience managing a wide range of client relationships and program or project pursuits.
• Experience in staff development, including recruiting, career path, and professional growth.
• Experience with industry associations and maintaining a visible market profile.
• Ability to work cooperatively with Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers, and Area Managers.
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and a culture of employee ownership.

HDR is known for engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services that enhance communities. Our multidisciplinary teams include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. HDR is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits are for full‑time regular positions.

Expected annual range: $ – $ (depending on skills, experience, education, and location).

United States - California - Walnut Creek

United States - California - Sacramento;
United States - California - Folsom;
United States - California - Santa Clara

Full‑time

Regular

Water Treatment

Nov 17, 2025

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