HDR is hiring: Resources (Power/ Industrial/ Waste) Business Group Technology Di

Resources (Power/ Industrial/ Waste) Business Group Technology Director

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HDR’s Resources Business Group (RBG) includes the Power, Industrial & Waste sectors and supports more than 1,700 employee owners across 225+ locations worldwide. In this role you will drive the strategic vision and tactical implementation of technology solutions within the RBG, collaborating with RBG leadership, the Corporate Technology team, and other stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and implement initiatives that optimize project execution and foster innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitate development of an RBG technology vision and roadmap that identifies, develops, and monitors strategies for technology investments within the business group.
• Advance and implement technology related to digital delivery, data management, optimization, automation, and visualization.
• Collaborate and coordinate with external technology vendors and internal business class and corporate technology programs to align and advance RBG program initiatives for computer-related technology such as data analytics and artificial intelligence.
• Develop and implement standardized approaches and best practices for increased efficiency of technology-related work and quality of delivery.
• Identify programmatic hardware and software needs, such as high-powered computing, and work with corporate technology to facilitate and implement solutions.
• Develop technology guidelines, policies, and RBG software validation and maintenance.
• Develop strategies and support practice and professional discipline groups to foster technology talent collaboration and skills development.
• Participate on project teams for larger programs and pursuits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating technology, software development, and deployment.
• Demonstrated understanding of a broad range of technologies and their applied delivery within the power, waste, and/or industrial sectors.
• Experience in numerical modeling, digital production, data sciences, and artificial intelligence.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with at least 5 executing projects or leading project teams in the Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction industries.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in related field.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information science, systems administration, or a similar related field.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute applied technology strategies, implementation plans, and foster lasting change within an organization.
• Experience in data architecture, data management, and well-versed in industry standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to find solutions that advance projects and initiatives.
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers on business class efforts.
• Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
• Active participation in an employee‑owned culture is a must.

Compensation & Location

Compensation range: $189,280 – $239,200 (based on experience and location). Primary location: Austin, Texas. Other potential locations include Round Rock, TX; Charlotte, NC; Cheyenne, WY; Long Beach, CA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Bethlehem, PA; Salem, OR; Fort Worth, TX; Missoula, MT; Washington DC; Houston, TX; Irvine, CA; Madison, WI; Reno, NV; Fort Collins, CO; Des Moines, IA; Albany, NY; Folsom, CA; Portland, OR; Bozeman, MT; El Paso, TX; Durango, CO; Corpus Christi, TX; Seattle, WA; Las Vegas, NV; Billings, MT; Dallas, TX; Spokane, WA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Englewood, CO; Pasco, WA; Metairie, LA; Claremont, CA; Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Ames, IA; Bend, OR; St. Louis, MO; Tucson, AZ; Olympia, WA; Vancouver, BC; Tulsa, OK; Phoenix, AZ; Louisville, KY; Atlanta, GA; Rosemont, IL; Walnut Creek, CA; Oklahoma City, OK; Memphis, TN; Baton Rouge, LA; Springfield, MO; Gig Harbor, WA; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Ventura, CA; Chattanooga, TN; Lexington, KY; Rapid City, SD; Forsyth, MO; Bellevue, WA; Kansas City, MO; Sioux Falls, SD; Mobile, AL; Sarasota, FL; Athens, AL; Pensacola, FL; White Plains, NY; Toronto, ON; San Francisco, CA; Roanoke, VA; Columbia, SC; Richmond Hill, ON; Thief River Falls, MN; Vienna, VA; Orlando, FL; Anchorage, AK; Indianapolis, IN; Pittsburgh, PA; London, ON; San Diego, CA; Ottawa; Philadelphia, PA; Riverside, CA; Newport News, VA; Kingston, ON; Omaha, NE; Springfield, IL; Sacramento, CA; New York, NY; Ann Arbor, MI; Salt Lake City, UT; Calgary, AB; Bismarck, ND; Portland, ME; Oakland, CA; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Fargo, ND; Jacksonville, FL; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Gillette, WY; Boise, ID; Raleigh, NC; San Antonio, TX; Spring Branch, TX.

Employment Details

Schedule: Full‑time | Employee Status: Regular | Business Class: Marketing and Admin | Industry: Power | Job Posting Date: Jan 5 2026

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.