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Biosolids Practice Leader

HDR, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Overview Join to apply for the Biosolids Practice Leader role at HDR.

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 HDR specializes in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. HDR is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We believe diversity is our greatest strength and that collaboration drives progress.

Wastewater Biosolids Practice The Biosolids Practice resides within the Water Business Group in the technical and diversified Wastewater Market Sector. This reflects service offerings for local municipalities, private entities, wastewater utilities, federal, regional and local governments, and similar clients in the 50 US states and in Canada. HDR is ranked in the 2023 Engineering News Record ranking for wastewater treatment and we have approximately 700 wastewater market sector employees spanning biosolids management and solids processing services, as well as related wastewater treatment and utility master planning, strategic advisory services, transmission and distribution, water reuse, construction management and inspection, program management, and asset management and operations assistance.

Primary Responsibilities The Biosolids Practice Leader will lead the development and implementation of business strategies across North America in coordination with Wastewater Market Sector leadership and other technical Business Class Directors. Reporting to the Wastewater Business Class Director, and in close coordination with the Wastewater Market Sector Director and Regional Wastewater Leaders to advance the biosolids practice. Initiate and support frequent and regular communication on biosolids market leadership, technical development, regulatory compliance, and delivery of key biosolids projects. This technical practice leader will collaborate across regions and lines to grow biosolids services across the wastewater market sector.

Participate in Water Business Group (WBG) strategic and tactical planning activities, and in the development of strategic positioning with Areas in the West, Central and East regions of North America. Lead the organization and preparation of a business plan for solids processing and biosolids management.

Conduct an assessment of marketplace opportunities, gauge HDR prospects, and develop prioritized client targets.

With WBG leadership, Area Business Development Managers and WBG Leaders, develop discrete biosolids business plans for local HDR offices.

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

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

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

Participate in National WBG strategic planning with a focus on expanding biosolids activity, HDR image building and targeted project pursuits.

Participate in regional and national biosolids committees and policy bodies, regional biosolids associations, WEF and WEA committees and conferences, and related industry bodies.

Support the WBG Practice Group on biosolids and biogas, and national HDR committees focused on treatment technologies and biosolids/biogas management.

Disseminate information to HDR staff and clients on marketplace developments, policy changes, regulatory developments, and opportunities in biosolids.

Participate in national project pursuits with solids processing and biosolids activities, including statements of qualifications, technical approaches, proposals, and interviews.

Direct billable work on wastewater biosolids consulting assignments serving 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 solids processing and management work.

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

Keywords:

Water, wastewater, treatment, biosolids, solids, environmental, chemical, biogas, digesters, RNG

Required Qualifications

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related sciences

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

5+ years of proven experience in project management, including invoicing, budgeting and scheduling 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 emphasizes values, collaboration and ownership. We provide growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employer match, referrals, and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation varies by location and experience.

Compensation by Location

California: $143,451.00 - $242,190.00 annually

Colorado: $143,451.00 - $204,930.00 annually

Hawaii: $136,930.50 - $195,615.00 annually

New York: $163,013.00 - $232,875.00 annually

Washington: $130,410.00 - $214,245.00 annually

Minnesota: $118,262.00 - $168,945.00 annually

Illinois: $123,893.00 - $176,990.00 annually

New Jersey: $163,576.00 - $254,000.00 annually

Primary Location:

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations:

United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Louisiana-New Orleans, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Mississippi-Jackson area, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-New Jersey-Lawrenceville, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Michigan-Lansing, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-California-Ventura, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Industry:

Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting:

Sep 22, 2023

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.

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