HDR is hiring: Communication Strategist (Water Business Group) in Portland

Communication Strategist (Water Business Group)

Join HDR as a Communication Strategist (Water Business Group).

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking what our impact on the world is.

Watch Our Story

Each role in our organization helps change the world for the better. Water is more than a resource – it is a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you will help shape how communities manage water for generations to come, supporting public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

Responsibilities

• Develop content marketing strategies and communications plans for specific initiatives and projects.
• Lead global and local communications strategies by collaborating with internal business partners, creative, marketing and communications teams.
• Assist in the development and management of an editorial calendar.
• Work with subject‑matter experts to develop and write white papers, feature article content, thought leadership articles, and social media posts.
• Ghost‑write and edit blogs, social media posts, papers and presentations for subject‑matter experts.
• Help develop collateral pieces and other marketing campaign materials.
• Research, write and edit project narratives and case studies.
• Monitor industry best practices and maintain a repository of trends and examples.
• Support event management where required.
• Bring genuine, creative ideas to the table.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field.
• Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a communications field of expertise (social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently with multiple teams as well as team‑oriented.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills – positive outlook and attitude.
• High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.
• Comfortable working with senior leaders and managing cross‑functional efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to operate strategically and tactically in a fast‑paced environment.
• Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

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 create 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 promote belonging and support across the organization.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance and success, including medical, dental, vision, 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.

Compensation

Expected range: $48,699 – $92,760, depending on skills, experience, education and geographic location. (Full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Location

Primary: United States – Nebraska – Omaha. Other available locations include West Virginia, North Carolina (Charlotte), Minnesota, Wyoming (Cheyenne), Pennsylvania (Bethlehem), Oregon (Salem), Maine, Maryland (Baltimore), Texas (Fort Worth), Montana (Missoula), District of Columbia (Washington, DC), Wisconsin, Florida (Fort Lauderdale), Washington (Tacoma), Nevada (Reno), Colorado (Fort Collins), Iowa (Des Moines), New York (Albany), California (Irvine), Indiana (Cedar Rapids), Massachusetts (Boston), Kentucky (Louisville), Arkansas (Little Rock), Washington (Olympia), Colorado (Denver), Texas (Austin), South Dakota (Sioux Falls), Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), Tennessee (Memphis), Illinois (Chicago), Ohio (Cleveland), and many more across the United States.

Employment Details

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering—Architecture & Planning, Civil Engineering, Design Services

EEO Statement

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.