HDR is hiring: Water Planner/Management Analyst in raleigh

About the Role

HDR is seeking a Water Planner/Management Analyst to join our North Carolina/South Carolina Management Consulting Business Class within the Water Business Group. This position is intended for an early-career professional (2–5 years of experience) who is analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated to support water, wastewater, and stormwater organizations through data-driven analysis and consulting services, promoting a One Water framework approach.

HDR’s NC/SC Management Consulting Business Class provides local and national leadership in integrated planning and master planning, asset management, strategic planning, operations optimization, and data strategy and analytics. This role offers early-career professionals the opportunity to develop strong analytical and consulting skills while contributing to impactful water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

The Water Planner/Management Analyst will work under the guidance of project managers and senior consultants to support a wide range of water planning and management initiatives, with a strong emphasis on data analysis, integrated and master planning, watershed and river basin planning, stakeholder facilitation, and clear technical communication through memoranda and reports.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support project managers and senior consultants in delivering water management consulting services for water, wastewater, and stormwater organizations.
• Perform detailed data analysis across a variety of water planning projects, including GIS-based spatial analyses (ArcGIS Pro), Microsoft Excel-based analyses, and the use of other tools.
• Analyze large datasets from clients and the industry to identify trends and insights.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, maps, and exhibits for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to integrated planning and master planning best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Planning, Data Science, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater consulting/operations or related field.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, both technical and non-technical.
• Professionalism and excellent interpersonal and relationship skills in working with team members and clients.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and workflows on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Active engagement in professional and industry organizations.
• Strong proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite of programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• A minimum of 2 years related experience.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Job Details

• Primary Location: United States - North Carolina - Raleigh
• Other Locations: United States - North Carolina - Winston-Salem, United States - North Carolina - Charlotte
• Industry: Water
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Utility Management Services
• Job Posting: Apr 15, 2026

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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