HDR
Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)
Join to apply for the Communication Strategist (Water Business Group) role 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?
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, from delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control. Your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. This role offers an opportunity to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.
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 article content, thought leadership articles, and 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 participating 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.
Other Details Primary Location: United States – Nebraska – Omaha. Other Locations: United States – West Virginia; North Carolina – Charlotte; Minnesota; Wyoming – Cheyenne; Minnesota – Saint Louis Park; Wyoming; Florida – Fort Lauderdale; Pennsylvania – Bethlehem; Oregon – Salem; Maine; Maryland – Baltimore; Texas – Fort Worth; Montana – Missoula; District of Columbia – Washington DC; Wisconsin; Texas – Houston; Michigan; California – Irvine; Wisconsin – Madison; Mississippi – Jackson area; Washington – Tacoma; Nevada – Reno; Colorado – Fort Collins; Maryland; Iowa – Des Moines; New York – Albany; California – Folsom; Oregon – Portland; Washington; Montana – Bozeman; Texas – El Paso; Colorado – Durango; Utah; Texas – Corpus Christi; Louisiana; Washington – Seattle; Nevada – Las Vegas; Virginia; Montana – Billings; Texas – Dallas; Washington – Spokane; Virginia – Arlington; Iowa – Cedar Rapids; Massachusetts; Kansas; Texas – Austin; Virginia – Virginia Beach; Massachusetts – Boston; Kentucky; Colorado – Denver; Oregon – Bend; Missouri – St Louis; South Dakota; Georgia – Savannah; Arizona – Tucson; Arkansas – Little Rock; Indiana; Pennsylvania – Mechanicsburg; Washington – Olympia; Wisconsin – Milwaukee; Tennessee; Hawaii – Honolulu; Maryland – Fulton; Arizona – Phoenix; Idaho; Kentucky – Louisville; North Carolina – Greensboro; Georgia – Atlanta; South Carolina – Greenville; Tennessee – Knoxville; Pennsylvania – Plymouth Meeting; South Carolina; Oklahoma – Oklahoma City; Tennessee – Memphis; Illinois; Louisiana – Baton Rouge; Virginia – Richmond; Pennsylvania; Ohio – Cleveland; Iowa; Florida – Tampa; Ohio – Columbus; California – Ventura; Rhode Island; Kentucky – Lexington; Oklahoma; Ohio – Cincinnati; Georgia; Washington – Bellevue; Missouri – Kansas City; South Dakota – Sioux Falls; Oregon; Alabama – Mobile; Hawaii; North Carolina – Wilmington; Tennessee – Nashville; New Jersey – Newark; Louisiana – New Orleans; Ohio; Florida; Florida – Pensacola; New Mexico – Albuquerque; New York – White Plains; Missouri – Columbia; Minnesota – St. Paul; Nevada; South Carolina – Charleston; Colorado; South Carolina – Columbia; Virginia – Vienna; New York; Florida – Orlando; Arizona; Alaska – Anchorage; Minnesota – Minneapolis; Indiana – Indianapolis; Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh; New Mexico; California; California – San Diego; Michigan – Lansing; Pennsylvania – Philadelphia; Virginia – Glen Allen; Nebraska; Arkansas; California – Riverside; Nebraska – Lincoln; Florida – Miami; New Jersey – Pennington; Illinois – Springfield; New Jersey; California – Sacramento; Connecticut – Rocky Hill; Alaska; Michigan – Ann Arbor; Utah – Salt Lake City; North Dakota; North Carolina – Winston-Salem; Michigan – Detroit; North Dakota – Bismarck; Washington – Everett; Maine – Portland; Montana; Idaho – Coeur d'Alene; New Jersey – Woodcliff Lake; North Carolina; Illinois – Chicago; California – Los Angeles; Missouri; Connecticut; Idaho – Boise; North Carolina – Raleigh; Texas – San Antonio; West Virginia – Charleston; Mississippi.
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employment 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. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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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, from delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control. Your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. This role offers an opportunity to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.
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 article content, thought leadership articles, and 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 participating 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.
Other Details Primary Location: United States – Nebraska – Omaha. Other Locations: United States – West Virginia; North Carolina – Charlotte; Minnesota; Wyoming – Cheyenne; Minnesota – Saint Louis Park; Wyoming; Florida – Fort Lauderdale; Pennsylvania – Bethlehem; Oregon – Salem; Maine; Maryland – Baltimore; Texas – Fort Worth; Montana – Missoula; District of Columbia – Washington DC; Wisconsin; Texas – Houston; Michigan; California – Irvine; Wisconsin – Madison; Mississippi – Jackson area; Washington – Tacoma; Nevada – Reno; Colorado – Fort Collins; Maryland; Iowa – Des Moines; New York – Albany; California – Folsom; Oregon – Portland; Washington; Montana – Bozeman; Texas – El Paso; Colorado – Durango; Utah; Texas – Corpus Christi; Louisiana; Washington – Seattle; Nevada – Las Vegas; Virginia; Montana – Billings; Texas – Dallas; Washington – Spokane; Virginia – Arlington; Iowa – Cedar Rapids; Massachusetts; Kansas; Texas – Austin; Virginia – Virginia Beach; Massachusetts – Boston; Kentucky; Colorado – Denver; Oregon – Bend; Missouri – St Louis; South Dakota; Georgia – Savannah; Arizona – Tucson; Arkansas – Little Rock; Indiana; Pennsylvania – Mechanicsburg; Washington – Olympia; Wisconsin – Milwaukee; Tennessee; Hawaii – Honolulu; Maryland – Fulton; Arizona – Phoenix; Idaho; Kentucky – Louisville; North Carolina – Greensboro; Georgia – Atlanta; South Carolina – Greenville; Tennessee – Knoxville; Pennsylvania – Plymouth Meeting; South Carolina; Oklahoma – Oklahoma City; Tennessee – Memphis; Illinois; Louisiana – Baton Rouge; Virginia – Richmond; Pennsylvania; Ohio – Cleveland; Iowa; Florida – Tampa; Ohio – Columbus; California – Ventura; Rhode Island; Kentucky – Lexington; Oklahoma; Ohio – Cincinnati; Georgia; Washington – Bellevue; Missouri – Kansas City; South Dakota – Sioux Falls; Oregon; Alabama – Mobile; Hawaii; North Carolina – Wilmington; Tennessee – Nashville; New Jersey – Newark; Louisiana – New Orleans; Ohio; Florida; Florida – Pensacola; New Mexico – Albuquerque; New York – White Plains; Missouri – Columbia; Minnesota – St. Paul; Nevada; South Carolina – Charleston; Colorado; South Carolina – Columbia; Virginia – Vienna; New York; Florida – Orlando; Arizona; Alaska – Anchorage; Minnesota – Minneapolis; Indiana – Indianapolis; Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh; New Mexico; California; California – San Diego; Michigan – Lansing; Pennsylvania – Philadelphia; Virginia – Glen Allen; Nebraska; Arkansas; California – Riverside; Nebraska – Lincoln; Florida – Miami; New Jersey – Pennington; Illinois – Springfield; New Jersey; California – Sacramento; Connecticut – Rocky Hill; Alaska; Michigan – Ann Arbor; Utah – Salt Lake City; North Dakota; North Carolina – Winston-Salem; Michigan – Detroit; North Dakota – Bismarck; Washington – Everett; Maine – Portland; Montana; Idaho – Coeur d'Alene; New Jersey – Woodcliff Lake; North Carolina; Illinois – Chicago; California – Los Angeles; Missouri; Connecticut; Idaho – Boise; North Carolina – Raleigh; Texas – San Antonio; West Virginia – Charleston; Mississippi.
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employment 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. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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