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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?
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. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We create connections between people and the projects and services that move communities forward.
We are looking for a Strategic Communications Coordinator to be a member of our Strategic Communications program, a global team of communicators who are passionate about putting people first in planning and infrastructure. As a full-service communications, engagement, and creative practice, we develop and implement ideas to bring people together in projects of every size and sector. We help people get to know each other, foster understanding, and build more connected, equitable, and sustainable communities.
As a Strategic Communications Coordinator, you will support the development, execution, and management of communication and engagement activities on a variety of infrastructure projects. You will work collaboratively as part of a broader Strategic Communications team and take direction from Communications Managers, Project Managers, and clients.
Core Technical Responsibilities
Write copy for communication pieces including talking points, media releases, social media, project materials, and video scripts
Coordinate formal and informal public meetings, hearings, open houses, workshops, advisory committees, or other stakeholder meetings
Organize meeting logistics and vendor management
Develop and implement task workback schedules and meeting plans
Coordinate the production and distribution of outreach materials such as newsletters, websites, handouts, presentations, advertisements, door hangers, press releases, and mailings
Collaborate with specialists in social media, web, graphics, and video to produce outreach tools and materials
Identify stakeholders and manage the development of distribution lists
Develop and maintain project-specific comment management databases and coordinate responses to comment according to protocols
Research industry trends, stakeholders, and policy
Document outreach activities, including activity tracking and reporting
Other Job Responsibilities
Participate in client meetings to discuss project tasks
Build and maintain productive working relationships with your team
Participate in industry events and personal professional development opportunities
Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Professional experience in the infrastructure industry, specifically transportation, water, and/or power infrastructure
Local candidates preferred
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and meet set deadlines
Self-starter who can work well independently or in a team environment
Experience using social networking/social media programs
Attention to detail
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster 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, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Syracuse: $53,060 - $75,800
Primary Location: United States – New York – Syracuse
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Strategic Communications
Job Posting: Jan 8, 2026
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries
Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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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Communications Coordinator
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. 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 and every role throughout 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 create connections between people and the projects and services that move communities forward.
We are looking for a Strategic Communications Coordinator to be a member of our Strategic Communications program, a global team of communicators who are passionate about putting people first in planning and infrastructure. As a full-service communications, engagement, and creative practice, we develop and implement ideas to bring people together in projects of every size and sector. We help people get to know each other, foster understanding, and build more connected, equitable, and sustainable communities.
As a Strategic Communications Coordinator, you will support the development, execution, and management of communication and engagement activities on a variety of infrastructure projects. You will work collaboratively as part of a broader Strategic Communications team and take direction from Communications Managers, Project Managers, and clients.
Core Technical Responsibilities
Write copy for communication pieces including talking points, media releases, social media, project materials, and video scripts
Coordinate formal and informal public meetings, hearings, open houses, workshops, advisory committees, or other stakeholder meetings
Organize meeting logistics and vendor management
Develop and implement task workback schedules and meeting plans
Coordinate the production and distribution of outreach materials such as newsletters, websites, handouts, presentations, advertisements, door hangers, press releases, and mailings
Collaborate with specialists in social media, web, graphics, and video to produce outreach tools and materials
Identify stakeholders and manage the development of distribution lists
Develop and maintain project-specific comment management databases and coordinate responses to comment according to protocols
Research industry trends, stakeholders, and policy
Document outreach activities, including activity tracking and reporting
Other Job Responsibilities
Participate in client meetings to discuss project tasks
Build and maintain productive working relationships with your team
Participate in industry events and personal professional development opportunities
Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Professional experience in the infrastructure industry, specifically transportation, water, and/or power infrastructure
Local candidates preferred
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and meet set deadlines
Self-starter who can work well independently or in a team environment
Experience using social networking/social media programs
Attention to detail
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster 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, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Syracuse: $53,060 - $75,800
Primary Location: United States – New York – Syracuse
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Strategic Communications
Job Posting: Jan 8, 2026
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries
Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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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