HDR
Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)
Join us as a Communication Strategist (Water Business Group) at HDR.
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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe water is more than a resource; it’s a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come, supporting public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.
Responsibilities
Develop content marketing strategies and communication plans for specific initiatives and projects to elevate thought leadership, people, and project work.
Lead global and local communication strategies by collaborating with internal business partners, creative, marketing, and communications teams.
Assist in the development and management of an editorial calendar.
Work with subject matter experts to develop and write white papers, feature articles, thought leadership pieces, and/or social media posts.
Ghost‑write and edit blogs, social media posts, papers, and/or presentations by subject matter experts.
Help develop collateral pieces and other marketing campaign materials.
Research, write, and edit project narratives and case studies.
Monitor industry best practices and maintain a repository of trends and examples.
Support event management where required.
Bring genuine, creative ideas to the table.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field.
Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a communications field (social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self‑motivated and able to work independently with multiple teams, as well as team‑oriented.
Great interpersonal and communication skills – positive outlook and attitude.
High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues.
Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.
Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross‑functional efforts.
Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment.
Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee‑owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino, LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including 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, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.
Compensation The expected compensation range for this position is $48,699 – $92,760, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographic location.
Primary Location United States – Nebraska – Omaha
Industry Water
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Marketing and Admin
Job Posting Date Dec 15, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management, Consulting, and Engineering
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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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe water is more than a resource; it’s a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come, supporting public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.
Responsibilities
Develop content marketing strategies and communication plans for specific initiatives and projects to elevate thought leadership, people, and project work.
Lead global and local communication strategies by collaborating with internal business partners, creative, marketing, and communications teams.
Assist in the development and management of an editorial calendar.
Work with subject matter experts to develop and write white papers, feature articles, thought leadership pieces, and/or social media posts.
Ghost‑write and edit blogs, social media posts, papers, and/or presentations by subject matter experts.
Help develop collateral pieces and other marketing campaign materials.
Research, write, and edit project narratives and case studies.
Monitor industry best practices and maintain a repository of trends and examples.
Support event management where required.
Bring genuine, creative ideas to the table.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field.
Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a communications field (social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self‑motivated and able to work independently with multiple teams, as well as team‑oriented.
Great interpersonal and communication skills – positive outlook and attitude.
High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues.
Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.
Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross‑functional efforts.
Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment.
Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee‑owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino, LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including 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, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.
Compensation The expected compensation range for this position is $48,699 – $92,760, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographic location.
Primary Location United States – Nebraska – Omaha
Industry Water
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Marketing and Admin
Job Posting Date Dec 15, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management, Consulting, and Engineering
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