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.

Primary Responsibilities

The Pump Stations (PS) and Pipelines Section Manager will be an internally and externally facing leader for our "outside the fence" team in the Mid-Atlantic Water Business Group. This role has three (3) primary responsibilities: Lead our group's efforts to achieve our strategic Pump Stations and Pipelines BC initiatives, serve as a technical champion for Pump Station and Pipeline quality and delivery; and manage workload of the PS and Pipelines team. To meet our Pump Station and Pipelines initiatives, drive growth, and promote innovation you'll be expected to be a presence in the marketplace (e.g. conferences, professional organizations) and to be an effective partner with our client managers and business development leaders (e.g. proposal development). As the Section Manager, you'll be expected to develop and mentor our young engineers and EITs, lead quality reviews, communicate national BC initiatives to staff, and serve as a Project Manager on PS and Pipelines projects for our clients. Lastly, you will be responsible for the workload management of the PS and Pipelines staff to achieve their utilization goals and also the strategic development of their technical resumes for their growth and successful pursuit of key projects.

This candidate is expected to be an effective partner with the Mid-Atlantic Business Group Manager, Professional Services Lead (local and national), local Business Class Leads, business development staff, client managers and be adept at engaging HDR's broad resources outside of the area to support our local program.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or similar Engineering Degree
• A minimum of 10 years management experience
• Professional Engineer Registration
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree is preferred.
• 15+ years of overall experience with municipal pump stations and pipelines as an engineer and project manager
• Proven supervisorial leadership and technical mentoring skills.
• Existing quality relationships with clients in the Maryland, Northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.
• Ability to support pursuit efforts with technical and client leadership.
• Excellent inter-personal and communications skills.
• Condition assessment and rehabilitation experience of pressure and gravity pipelines
• Existing relationships with clients in the State of Virginia

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.