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Water Supply Management - Business Class Lead for Irrigation

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Oct 22, 2025

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?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

HDR Engineering is in search of an experienced National Business Class Lead for Irrigation to lead our irrigation practice. The primary duties of the Irrigation Lead are to manage the planning and design of irrigation projects including coordination/leading project teams. This person will help drive our engagement and activities with irrigation clients across the respective region. They will lead the development of our national strategy for Irrigation clients and be the point person for tracking implementation of the strategy. Will work independently as well as plan organize and supervise work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task. Experience should include business development related to irrigation projects and working with irrigation districts, the Bureau of Reclamation, Army Corp of Engineers, and Natural Resources Conservation Service. Experience with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribes is desired. Will be responsible for development of proposals, scopes of work, and contract cost estimates. Proven ability to mentor and supervise staff is desired.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 20+ years Water Resources experience, emphasis on irrigation strongly preferred.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in related field
  • Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
  • Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
  • Works cooperatively with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
  • Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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 all have a role in creating 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 (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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. The expected compensation range for this position is $163,422 - $324,250 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Primary Location : United States-Arizona-Phoenix
Other Locations : United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Oregon, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-San Jose, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-California-Pasadena, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Idaho, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Nevada, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Montana, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Washington, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Arizona, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Utah, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-New Mexico, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-California, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Ventura
Industry : Water
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Water Supply Management
Job Posting : Oct 22, 2025
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