Water Business Group Practice Leader Potable Reuse

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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Role Summary This role, the WBG Potable Reuse Practice Leader, provides enterprise‑level leadership to shape HDR’s strategy, positioning, and growth in potable reuse, including both indirect and direct potable reuse. The Practice Leader leads HDR’s potable reuse market strategy, client engagement approach, and enterprise alignment, working in close partnership with senior leaders and defining how HDR competes in potable reuse and helping the firm acquire sustained growth in key markets. Who You Are You are a recognized leader in the water industry with a strong reputation in potable reuse and drinking water systems. You possess a strategic mindset, translate market trends, regulatory drivers, and client needs into actionable growth plans, and can operate at both business development and technical levels. You build trusted relationships, lead diverse teams across geographies, and influence strategy and outcomes on complex programs. Primary Responsibilities Develop and lead HDR’s potable reuse market strategy, including identification of priority markets, clients, and programs, and alignment with Drinking Water Market Sector and Water Business Group growth objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, utilities, regulators, and partner organizations, serving as a trusted advisor to shape potable reuse program strategies, implementation approaches, and long‑term partnerships. Guide positioning and capture strategies for major potable reuse pursuits, working collaboratively with Area, Regional, and Business Class leadership to strengthen HDR’s competitive position and secure strategic opportunities. Provide strategic engagement on select potable reuse projects and programs, serving as a client‑facing advisor, technical resource, or project manager on key initiatives, supporting project definition, major decision points, and client strategy. Represent HDR as a leader in potable reuse through industry engagement, conference participation, research collaboration, and regulatory and policy discussions. Build and align a cohesive potable reuse practice across regions, Business Classes, and technical disciplines, identifying capability needs and working with leadership to advance staffing, tools, and innovation priorities. Establish and implement strategies for teaming, partnerships, and technology integration to enhance HDR’s ability to deliver complex, programmatic potable reuse solutions. Support development of HDR’s potable reuse talent pipeline by mentoring staff, aligning capabilities with future market needs, and contributing to recruitment, leadership development, and succession planning. Preferred Qualifications Master’s or PhD degree in engineering, science, or a related discipline. 20 or more years of experience in potable reuse, advanced water treatment, or closely related fields. Recognized industry leadership in potable reuse or advanced treatment. Experience with regulatory frameworks for potable reuse across multiple U.S. regions. Track record of industry engagement through conferences, publications, or research collaboration. Experience supporting large, programmatic water or reuse initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, engineering, planning or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of industry experience. Experience in developing and managing strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering and/or planning services. Experience in developing and managing a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits. Experience in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth. Experience with industry associations and maintaining a visible profile in the market sector. Ability to work cooperatively with Area Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers. Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and active participation in the employee‑owned culture. Job Details Primary Location: United States, California, Irvine Other Locations: United States, California, Los Angeles; United States, California, Long Beach; United States, California, San Diego; United States, California, Riverside Industry: Water Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Water Treatment Job Posting: Jun 22, 2026 Benefits and Compensation We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $176,000 - $302,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR