Northern CA Drinking Water Market Sector Leader

Northern CA Drinking Water Market Sector Leader

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About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Position Overview

The Northern California Drinking Water Market Sector Leader is a key role within HDR’s growing California Water Business Group. This is an exciting opportunity to join our industry leading 100% employee‑owned firm in an influential leadership role. In 2024 Engineering News Record ranked HDR sixth in size of business in the important Water category. We have more than 400 employees in our Drinking Water Sector nationally and over 340 California based Water staff. HDR’s Water Business Group offers a uniquely comprehensive breadth of traditional and cross sector services enabling holistic approaches to One Water challenges. Our services span utility master planning, water treatment, reuse, applied research, transmission and distribution, water supply, asset management, operations assistance, program management, construction management and inspection, funding and financing, strategic communications, advisory services, and more.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drinking Water Growth and Strategy in Northern California – Develop and drive a long‑range Drinking Water mission, vision and strategy for HDR’s NorCal area
• Lead HDR’s Drinking Water branding in NorCal by engaging in professional organizations allied to the drinking Water market
• Collaborate with other technical and marketing staff in the pursuit of new projects, taking a leadership role in selected key pursuits
• Support the development of and provide reviews of scopes of work, fee estimates, project risk identification and project schedules
• Work as part of the NorCal leadership team to coordinate staffing / recruiting plans for key hires and assist leadership as necessary with technical or project management hires
• Work as part of the NorCal leadership team to develop and implement Water Business Group‑wide initiatives
• Identify technical gaps and support talent management and recruiting
• Identity, develop and implement Drinking Water initiatives to the NorCal Area marketplace
• Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role‑model in business and community organizations
• Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations
• Client Management Activities – In alignment and in support of our Client Managers, promote the Drinking Water market
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews for Drinking Water projects
• Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients
• Project Delivery – Function as a project manager on large or key projects
• Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn’t only about who you work for – it’s also 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. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits. The expected compensation range for this position is $154,462.00 – $260,780.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location

United States-California-Walnut Creek

Other Locations

United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Folsom, United States-California-Santa Clara

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Water Treatment

Job Posting

Nov 17, 2025

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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