Overview
Biosolids Practice Leader – HDR. The Biosolids Practice resides within the Water Business Group in the Wastewater Market Sector and serves local municipalities, private entities, distinct wastewater utilities, federal, regional, and local governments across North America. HDR is an equal opportunity employer.
Primary Responsibilities
- Participate in Water Business Group (WBG) strategic and tactical planning activities, and in the development of strategic positioning with Areas in the West, Central and East regions of North America. Lead the organization and preparation of a business plan for solids processing and biosolids management.
- Conduct an assessment of marketplace opportunities, gauge HDR prospects, and develop prioritized client targets.
- Work with WBG leadership, Area Business Development Managers, and WBG Leaders to develop discreet biosolids business plans for local HDR offices.
- Leverage industry contacts to expand relationships with HDR technical staff and clients in key locations compatible with biosolids development plans.
- Lead the development of solids processing and biosolids management project experience qualifications and other marketing materials.
- Lead and participate in direct project pursuits including targeted client relationship development and premarketing, preparation of qualifications, proposals, interview content, scopes of work, project budgets, and contract negotiations.
- Participate in National WBG strategic and tactical planning activities focused on expanding solids processing and biosolids management activity, including HDR image building and targeted project pursuit activities.
- Participate in regional and national biosolids committees and policy-making bodies, regional biosolids management associations, WE F committees and WEFTEC, state and regional WEA committees and conferences, the National Biosolids Partnership, etc.
- Participate in the WBG Practice Group on biosolids and biogas, national committees of HDR staff focused on treatment technologies and management of biosolids and biogas.
- Disseminate information to HDR staff and clients on marketplace developments, evolving policy impacting wastewater clients and solids management, regulatory agency developments, emerging solids technologies and other biosolids industry developments that may present opportunities to serve clients.
- Participate in national project pursuits with solids processing and biosolids management activities including preparation of statements of qualifications, technical approaches, preparation of proposals, and interviews.
- Direct billable work on wastewater biosolids consulting assignments serving municipal and industrial clients.
- Conduct QA / QC reviews of biosolids management plans and solids processing projects.
- Participate on project teams in Project Manager or Project Principal role for solids processing and management work.
- Manage select biosolids projects or lead task roles on solids projects.
Required Qualifications
BS in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering or related sciences.15+ years of technical experience with all aspects of wastewater biosolids processing including thickening / dewatering, digestion, advanced stabilization, thermal hydrolysis, heat drying, beneficial end use including land application, resource (biogas) recovery and regulatory.Preferred Qualifications
MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related sciencesRegistered Professional Engineer5+ years of proven experience in project management including invoicing, budget and schedule controls, and management of project staff.Experience with client development (e.g., workshops, presentations, proposal content development, and business development strategy).Experience in managing or leading process mechanical projects, including digester and biogas facilities, at wastewater treatment plants.Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. We provide multiple growth opportunities and support career development.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. Compensation ranges vary by location.
The following compensation ranges apply by location :
California (CA) : $143,451 - $242,190 annuallyColorado (CO) : $143,451 - $204,930 annuallyHawaii (HI) : $136,930.50 - $195,615 annuallyNew York (NY) : $163,013 - $232,875 annuallyWashington (WA) : $130,410 - $214,245 annuallyMinnesota (MN) : $118,262 - $168,945 annuallyIllinois (IL) : $123,893 - $176,990 annuallyNew Jersey (NJ) : $163,576 - $254,000 annuallyLocations
Primary Location : United States-Nebraska-OmahaOther Locations : United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-San FranciscoJob Details
Industry : WaterSchedule : Full-timeEmployee Status : RegularBusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent MgmtJob Posting
Sep 22, 2023
Equal Opportunity
HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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