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HDR

Biosolids Practice Leader

HDR, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Join HDR’s Biosolids Practice Leader role. HDR is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Overview Lead HDR’s Biosolids practice through a combination of technical leadership, business development, relationship building, and direct billable work for clients on biosolids management and solids processing projects. This role is targeted to expand HDR’s market share and branding in the solids processing and biosolids management field in the North American wastewater market.

About HDR At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We are known for building high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, and we value diversity as our strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Wastewater Biosolids Practice The Biosolids Practice resides within the Water Business Group in the technical Wastewater Market Sector, serving municipalities and other clients across North America. HDR has ~700 wastewater market sector employees with services spanning biosolids management, solids processing, wastewater treatment, utility master planning, strategic advisory, water reuse, construction management, program management, asset management, and operations assistance.

Responsibilities

Lead HDR’s Biosolids practice through a combination of technical leadership, business development, relationship building, and direct billable work for clients on biosolids management and solids processing projects, with a focus on expanding HDR’s market share and branding in North America.

Participate in Water Business Group (WBG) strategic and tactical planning, and in the development of strategic positioning for solids processing and biosolids management across North America.

Develop discreet biosolids business plans for local HDR offices in coordination with WBG leadership and Area Business Development Managers.

Leverage industry contacts to expand relationships with HDR staff and clients in key locations aligned with biosolids development plans.

Lead the development of solids processing and biosolids project experience qualifications and other marketing materials.

Lead and participate in direct project pursuits including client relationship development, premarketing, qualifications, proposals, interview content, scopes of work, budgets, and contract negotiations.

Support national and regional planning activities focused on expanding biosolids activity, HDR image building, and targeted project pursuit.

Participate in regional and national biosolids committees and policy bodies, industry associations, and relevant conferences.

Participate in WBG Practice Group on biosolids and biogas, and national committees focusing on treatment technologies and biosolids/biogas management.

Disseminate information to HDR staff and clients on marketplace developments, policy changes, regulatory updates, emerging biosolids technologies, and opportunities to serve clients.

Engage in national project pursuits with biosolids activities, including preparation of qualifications, technical approaches, proposals, and interviews.

Direct billable work on wastewater biosolids consulting assignments for municipal and industrial clients.

Conduct QA/QC reviews of biosolids management plans and solids processing projects.

Participate on project teams in Project Manager or Project Principal roles for biosolids and solids processing work.

Manage select biosolids projects or lead task roles on solids projects.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

BS in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering or related sciences.

15+ years of technical experience with wastewater biosolids processing including thickening/dewatering, digestion, advanced stabilization, thermal hydrolysis, heat drying, beneficial end use (land application), resource recovery, and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related sciences

Registered Professional Engineer

5+ years of proven experience in project management including invoicing, budget and schedule controls, and management of project staff

Experience with client development responsibilities such as workshops, presentations, proposal content development, and business development strategy

Experience in managing or leading process mechanical projects, including digester and biogas facilities at wastewater treatment plants

Why HDR HDR offers a values-driven culture with employee ownership, collaboration, and growth opportunities. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time off, parental leave, holidays, 401(k) with employer match, referral bonuses, and tuition assistance. Compensation varies by location and experience.

Compensation and Locations The expected compensation range depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location. Example ranges by location include:

California: $143,451 - $242,190 annually

Colorado: $143,451 - $204,930 annually

Hawaii: $136,930.50 - $195,615 annually

New York: $163,013 - $232,875 annually

Washington: $130,410 - $214,245 annually

Minnesota: $118,262 - $168,945 annually

Illinois: $123,893 - $176,990 annually

New Jersey: $163,576 - $254,000 annually

Primary Location United States — multiple locations (e.g., Omaha NE; Cincinnati OH; Round Rock TX; Charlotte NC; and others in the United States).

Industry Water

Schedule Full-time

Employee Status Regular

Job Function

Management

Consulting

Engineering

Industries

Architecture and Planning

Civil Engineering

Design Services

HDR is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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