HDR has an excellent career opportunity for a Wastewater Market Sector Leader that is passionate about protecting public health and understands the "One Water" concept and the inherent synergies between the wastewater, potable water, and stormwater markets. We are looking for someone who will work in a collaborative manner with local and national leadership to set the vision and strategy of the Southern California program to expand and provide research, planning, design and engineering services to wastewater agencies, related clients in other sectors, and relevant research organizations. In the role of Wastewater Market Sector Lead for the Southern California Area, career growth potential exists in multiple areas across the Southern California Area and/or nationally along operations, technical, and/or client development career paths. Key for this role will be connecting and contributing to the communities and organizations that support and drive the future of the wastewater industry. As the SoCal Market Sector Lead, the candidate will interface with regional and national technology and market sector leaders to advance local capabilities as well as support strategic wastewater projects across the company, as they align with candidate's expertise. The candidate will engage in industry associations and forums and take leadership roles in such organizations, including committee participation and regular submission of conference abstracts/proceedings and will encourage their team to also actively engage and contribute to professional organizations and publications. This leader will serve as a client manager to select agencies, and as appropriate will serve as either Principal in charge, Project Manager, Technical Lead and/or Quality Manager on projects. This individual will identify and develop new project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits where assistance is needed relative to the wastewater market. The types of projects and pursuits will include studies, master planning and rate studies, design (pipelines, pump stations, and treatment plants), and facility/system optimization. In addition, the Wastewater Market Sector Lead will support HDR's One Water Institute by leading and/or participating in applied research projects, such as those with the Water Research Foundation. This individual will also be responsible to actively manage the wastewater Market Sector staff in HDR's SoCal offices - in coordination with and support from the Water Business Group Manager and wastewater Market Sector Director. Preferred Qualifications - This position requires a B.S. degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. - Minimum of 15+ years of industry experience, almost exclusively with clients and projects in Southern California and strong ability to analyze the marketplace and strategically position HDR. - Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software Qualifications Required Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field - A minimum of 10 years of industry experience - Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services - Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits - Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth - Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector - Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers - Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must