Utility Management Consultant

Utility Management ConsultantAt 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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

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 is looking for a Utility Management Consultant to join our North Carolina Water Business Group.

This position may be based out of any of our NC offices: Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Asheville, or Wilmington. As a Utility Management Consultant in our Water Business Group, you'll be the cornerstone of our project delivery, overseeing and supporting both small-scale single-discipline planning efforts and large, multi-disciplinary design projects. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on managing details, building strong client relationships, and leading talented technical teams.Key Responsibilities:Serve as a strategic expert with recognized authority in water and wastewater systems and utility operations.Provide professional consultation around asset management, operational, and water and wastewater infrastructure challenges.Plan, direct, and manage projects to solve water and wastewater utility challenges.Plan, organize, and supervise the work of staff of professionals and technicians as needed.Serve as Project Manager on projects as needed, including tracking project budgets, monitoring financial performance, and aligning resources to keep deliverables on time and within scope.Build and maintain lasting client relationships, taking part in marketing, contract negotiations, and project delivery meetings.Lead internal and external meetings, workshops, and technical discussions to align stakeholders and drive progress.Perform technical analyses and prepare clear, concise technical reports.Mentor and provide leadership to junior staff with a focus on developing strong technical skills in water/wastewater engineering.Support firm-wide initiatives and perform additional responsibilities as needed.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in engineering, Business, or Related FieldKnowledge of ArcGIS, Power BI, and/or SQL ServerExperience in the A/E/C industry, local candidates are preferredRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in related fieldA minimum of 5 years related experienceEfficient use of the internet and other electronic and hard copy media for researchStrong Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Project and Visio skillsExpert Microsoft Access and Excel skillsStrong analytical skills with the ability to compile and present summary level informationAbility to obtain, cleanse, merge and analyze data from multiple sourcesExcellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up skillsSelf-starter with proven track record of accomplishmentsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must