HDR
Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)
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Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)
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HDR
4 days ago | Be among the first 25 applicants
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?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our‑story
Each role across our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe water is more than a resource; it’s a shared responsibility. In the Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come—delivering safe drinking water, treating wastewater, developing sustainable supplies, and protecting lives and property through flood control. Your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.
Responsibilities
Develop content marketing strategies and communications plans for specific initiatives and projects to elevate thought leadership, people, and project work
Lead global and local communications 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
Minimum of 5 years experience in a communications field of expertise: 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 be 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 of our employee‑owned culture
Comfortable working with senior leaders and managing cross‑functional efforts
Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment
Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Company Information
Primary Location: United States – Nebraska – Omaha
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Expected compensation range: $48,699 – $92,760 (depending on skills, experience, education, and geographic location)
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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Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)
role at
HDR
4 days ago | Be among the first 25 applicants
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?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our‑story
Each role across our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe water is more than a resource; it’s a shared responsibility. In the Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come—delivering safe drinking water, treating wastewater, developing sustainable supplies, and protecting lives and property through flood control. Your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.
Responsibilities
Develop content marketing strategies and communications plans for specific initiatives and projects to elevate thought leadership, people, and project work
Lead global and local communications 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
Minimum of 5 years experience in a communications field of expertise: 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 be 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 of our employee‑owned culture
Comfortable working with senior leaders and managing cross‑functional efforts
Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment
Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Company Information
Primary Location: United States – Nebraska – Omaha
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Expected compensation range: $48,699 – $92,760 (depending on skills, experience, education, and geographic location)
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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