Communication Strategist (Water Business Group) Job at HDR in Fulton

Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)

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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. 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?

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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.