HDR is hiring: Communication Strategist (Water Business Group) in Columbia

Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)

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 each day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, continually asking: 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.

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 developing and managing an editorial calendar.
• Work with subject‑matter experts to develop and write white papers, feature articles, thought leadership pieces, and social media posts.
• Ghost‑write and edit blogs, social media posts, papers, and presentations for 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 as 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 five 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 with the ability 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 and competent 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.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign.
• Proficiency 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 are all committed to creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work each day.

Employees in our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster a sense of belonging and a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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 for this position ranges from $48,699 to $92,760 depending on skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Primary Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Other Locations: Several locations across the United States – see our careers site for details.

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. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer