Marketing Coordinator

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.

HDR is looking for a motivated, high‑energy Marketing Coordinator to join and support our Northern California Transportation team. We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

To succeed in this role, you need the ability to work in a fast‑paced and deadline‑driven environment with strong attention to detail; excellent prioritization and time‑management skills; the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; the ability to follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision; and a strong spirit of teamwork with outstanding collaborative interpersonal skills.

In the role of Marketing Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

Monitor client and industry websites for solicitation status

Help file proposal and presentation material upon submittal

Support management of client relationship management and financial systems to inform reporting metrics and dashboards

Maintain accurate project and resume data in business development systems

Arrange for professional photography on projects

Support development of annual and long‑term strategic plans within established company direction and goals, including creating growth initiatives and prioritizing strategic investments

Support implementation of key growth initiatives and investments as defined in annual and long‑term strategic plans

Support development and implementation of client plans, including long‑term strategies to capture market share, as assigned

Support solicitation of formal client feedback

Administer implementation of the go
o‑go decision process in accordance with HDR's Matrix of Authority

Support content marketing campaigns to strengthen our brand, increase our visibility, and showcase our thought leaders

Support the development and publication of engaging digital content that reflects HDR's brand and elevates our thought leadership

Implement social media campaigns

Support implementation of strategies that elevate HDR's brand and technical talent with industry associations

Support creation of marketing collateral to support business development efforts

Support fulfilling conference sponsorship benefits, as needed

Support development of engaging internal communications content (announcements, presentations, videos, webinars)

Support planning of large, internal meetings (in‑person or virtual)

Coordinate large, internal meetings (in‑person and virtual)

Maintain inventory of branded materials used for client visits, conferences and recruiting

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Communications, or Journalism, or a combination of education and relevant experience

3+ years document layout and production experience

Previous experience in the A/E industry strongly desired

Technical understanding of the proposal production process for professional services

Highly articulate, clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision‑making abilities

Graphics skills and an advanced working familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, primarily InDesign and Photoshop

Experience in proposal planning and coordination

Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks

Ability to handle tight deadlines and make independent decisions critical to job success

Quick self‑starter, team‑oriented and able to work with different personalities and professional styles

Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in‑person

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

Required Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign

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 help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

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. Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $26.36 – $42.79 an hour depending on skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States-California-Walnut Creek
Other Locations: United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Folsom
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Marketing and Admin
Job Posting: Jul 17, 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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