Wastewater Treatment Business Class Lead

Wastewater Treatment Business Class Lead

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well‑known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high‑performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength.

HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

HDR has an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our Oregon Water Business Group in the role of Business Class Lead (BCL) for Wastewater Treatment. You will be responsible for leading and growing the existing wastewater treatment group for Oregon, supporting other projects in the area, and working with the Water Business Group Manager, Regional Market Sector Leads, and Client Development Lead on the development and implementation of technical and business development strategies.

Your primary duties will include pursuing and securing opportunities with new and existing clients, mentoring staff, delivering projects, and growing the business portfolio.

As the Oregon Wastewater Treatment Business Class Lead you will interface with regional and national technology leaders to advance local capabilities and may support national pursuits and project delivery efforts related to their expertise. You will support project teams to pursue and complete projects including planning, nutrient removal, solids handling, condition assessment, and design of wastewater treatment facilities and projects. You will also be expected to engage in industry groups and forums and take leadership roles in such organizations, including committee participation and regular submission of conference abstracts/proceedings.

• Staff Development: recruit, select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel; supervise engineers and junior staff (assumed in the 2–5 person range).
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams; take responsibility for operations of production section including utilization, morale, quality control and marketing support; implement, monitor, and support company policy.
• Technical Excellence: participate in delivery of project services through planning, design, and construction phases; function as a project manager and lead critical area and regional projects; ensure proactive project management; collaborate on business class efforts; develop and lead technical and marketing initiatives; participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups; conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Marketing and Strategy: be directly involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews; participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation; drive area initiatives; collaborate nationally with other wastewater treatment business class leads and experts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master's degree is a plus.
• Active engagement in professional or industry organizations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand locally (e.g., PNWS AWWA, PNCWA) and nationally (e.g., WEFTEC, WRF).
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills necessary to grow and lead a business group.

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years of experience.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience in development and management of diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts.
• Active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary

Location:

United States – Oregon – Portland.

Other Locations:
United States – Oregon – Salem;
United States – Oregon – Bend;
United States – Washington – Vancouver;
United States – Oregon – Ashland.

Industry: Water.

Schedule:

Full‑time.

Employee Status:
Regular.

Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Management.

Job Posting:
Nov 13, 2025.

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.