HDR is looking for a Utility Management Consultant to join our North Carolina Water Business Group. This position may be based out of any of our NC offices: Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Asheville, or Wilmington. As a Utility Management Consultant in our Water Business Group, you'll be the cornerstone of our project delivery, overseeing and supporting both small-scale single-discipline planning efforts and large, multi-disciplinary design projects. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on managing details, building strong client relationships, and leading talented technical teams. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as a strategic expert with recognized authority in water and wastewater systems and utility operations. • Provide professional consultation around asset management, operational, and water and wastewater infrastructure challenges. • Plan, direct, and manage projects to solve water and wastewater utility challenges. • Plan, organize, and supervise the work of staff of professionals and technicians as needed. • Serve as Project Manager on projects as needed, including tracking project budgets, monitoring financial performance, and aligning resources to keep deliverables on time and within scope. • Build and maintain lasting client relationships, taking part in marketing, contract negotiations, and project delivery meetings. • Lead internal and external meetings, workshops, and technical discussions to align stakeholders and drive progress. • Perform technical analyses and prepare clear, concise technical reports. • Mentor and provide leadership to junior staff with a focus on developing strong technical skills in water/wastewater engineering. • Support firm-wide initiatives and perform additional responsibilities as needed. Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree in engineering, Business, or Related Field • Knowledge of ArcGIS, Power BI, and/or SQL Server • Experience in the A/E/C industry, local candidates are preferred *LI-SM1 Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in related field • A minimum of 5 years related experience • Efficient use of the internet and other electronic and hard copy media for research • Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Project and Visio skills • Expert Microsoft Access and Excel skills • Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and present summary level information • Ability to obtain, cleanse, merge and analyze data from multiple sources • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up skills • Self-starter with proven track record of accomplishments • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must