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

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

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

HDR’s Resources Business Group, includes our Power, Industrial & Waste sectors, and is made up of more than 1,700 employee owners in more than 225 locations around the world.

About This Role

The primary role of the Resources Business Group (RBG) Technology Director, working internally as part of our RBG Professional Services Organization, is driving the strategic vision and tactical implementation of technology solutions within the RBG. As the RBG Technology Director, you will collaborate closely with RBG leadership, our Corporate Technology team, and other HDR stakeholders to identify, evaluate and implement technology initiatives. The primary focus will be on leveraging technology to optimize project execution and foster technology innovation within the RBG. This will be accomplished through the advancement and implementation of technology related to data management, optimization, automation and visualization.

Success in this role will include developing consistent delivery approaches, connecting people with technology‑related talent, shaping our strategic plan for the next three to five years, and positioning HDR as a differentiator in the marketplace. The ability to communicate complex technological solutions clearly so that non‑technology leadership can be informed is a must. The ability to work across a spectrum of potentially competing issues and interests to prioritize and implement a strategy is also key. This position will report to the RBG Professional Services Director and will collaborate with the RBG market sectors and business classes for overall resource allocation, key hires, quality control and technical excellence.

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 as well as 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 with a few of the following is a plus

• Experience evaluating technology, and 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 projects executed or teams led in the Architecture, Engineering and/or Construction industries.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a 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 change within an organization.
• Experience with 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.
• Experience 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.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance and success. Benefits include 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 and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. The pay range for this position in North America (based on experience and location) is $189,280–$239,200.

Primary Location

United States – Texas – Austin

Other Locations

United States – Texas – Round Rock, United States – North Carolina – Charlotte, United States – Wyoming – Cheyenne, United States – California – Long Beach, United States – Florida – Fort Lauderdale, United States – Pennsylvania – Bethlehem, United States – Oregon – Salem, United States – Texas – Fort Worth, United States – Montana – Missoula, United States – District of Columbia – Washington DC, United States – Texas – Houston, United States – California – Irvine, United States – Wisconsin – Madison, United States – Nevada – Reno, United States – Colorado – Fort Collins, United States – Iowa – Des Moines, United States – New York – Albany, United States – California – Folsom, United States – Oregon – Portland, United States – Montana – Bozeman, United States – Texas – El Paso, United States – Colorado – Durango, United States – Texas – Corpus Christi, United States – Washington – Seattle, United States – Nevada – Las Vegas, United States – Montana – Billings, United States – Texas – Dallas, United States – Washington – Spokane, United States – Iowa – Cedar Rapids, United States – Colorado – Englewood, United States – Washington – Pasco, United States – Louisiana – Metairie, United States – California – Claremont, United States – Massachusetts – Boston, United States – Colorado – Denver, United States – Iowa – Ames, United States – Oregon – Bend, United States – Missouri – St Louis, United States – Arizona – Tucson, United States – Washington – Olympia, United States – Washington – Vancouver, United States – Colorado – Colorado Springs, United States – Louisiana – Lafayette, United States – Hawaii – Honolulu, United States – Oklahoma – Tulsa, United States – Arizona – Phoenix, United States – Kentucky – Louisville, United States – Georgia – Atlanta, United States – Illinois – Rosemont, United States – California – Walnut Creek, United States – Oklahoma – Oklahoma City, United States – Tennessee – Memphis, United States – Louisiana – Baton Rouge, United States – Missouri – Springfield, United States – Washington – Gig Harbor, United States – Ohio – Cleveland, Canada – British Columbia – Vancouver, United States – Florida – Tampa, United States – Florida – West Palm Beach, United States – Ohio – Columbus, United States – California – Ventura, United States – Tennessee – Chattanooga, United States – Kentucky – Lexington, United States – South Dakota – Rapid City, United States – Missouri – Forsyth, United States – Washington – Bellevue, United States – Missouri – Kansas City, United States – South Dakota – Sioux Falls, United States – Alabama – Mobile, United States – Florida – Sarasota, United States – Alabama – Athens, United States – Florida – Pensacola, United States – New York – White Plains, Canada – Ontario – Toronto, United States – California – San Francisco, United States – Virginia – Roanoke, United States – South Carolina – Columbia, Canada – Ontario – Richmond Hill, United States – Minnesota – Thief River Falls, United States – Virginia – Vienna, United States – Florida – Orlando, United States – Alaska – Anchorage, United States – Indiana – Indianapolis, United States – Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh, Canada – Ontario – London, United States – New York – Syracuse, United States – California – San Diego, Canada – Ontario – Ottawa, United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, United States – California – Riverside, United States – Virginia – Newport News, Canada – Ontario – Kingston, United States – Nebraska – Omaha, United States – Illinois – Springfield, United States – California – Sacramento, United States – New York – New York, United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor, United States – Utah – Salt Lake City, Canada – Alberta – Calgary, United States – North Dakota – Bismarck, United States – Maine – Portland, United States – California – Oakland, United States – Idaho – Coeur d’Alene, United States – North Dakota – Fargo, United States – Florida – Jacksonville, United States – Illinois – Chicago, United States – California – Los Angeles, United States – Wyoming – Gillette, United States – Idaho – Boise, United States – North Carolina – Raleigh, United States – Texas – San Antonio, United States – Texas – Spring Branch

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Marketing and Admin

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management, Consulting and Engineering

Oil and Gas, Utilities, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.