Biosolids Practice Leader

Overview

Biosolids Practice Leader at HDR leads the Biosolids Practice within the Water Business Group in the Wastewater Market Sector. This role supports local municipalities, private entities, wastewater utilities, and government clients across North America with biosolids management, solids processing, wastewater treatment, and related services. HDR's wastewater market segment serves clients in the United States and Canada. HDR is an equal opportunity employer.

HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Primary Responsibilities

The Biosolids Practice Leader will lead the development and implementation of business strategies across North America in coordination with Wastewater Market Sector leadership and other technical Business Class Directors. The role reports to the Wastewater Business Class Director and coordinates with the Wastewater Market Sector Director and Regional Wastewater Leaders to advance the biosolids practice. The incumbent will initiate and support frequent and regular communication on biosolids market leadership, treatment technologies, regulatory compliance, and delivery of key biosolids projects. This technical practice leader will collaborate across regions and business lines to grow biosolids services.

• Participate in Water Business Group (WBG) strategic and tactical planning activities, and assist in developing strategic positioning with Areas in the West, Central and East regions. Lead the organization and preparation of a business plan for solids processing and biosolids management.
• Conduct an assessment of marketplace opportunities, gauge HDR prospects, and develop prioritized client targets.
• With WBG leadership, and individual Area Business Development Managers and WBG Leaders, develop discreet biosolids business plans for local HDR offices.
• Leverage industry contacts to expand relationships with HDR technical staff and clients in key locations aligned with biosolids development plans.
• Lead the development of solids processing and biosolids management project experience qualifications and other marketing materials.
• Lead and participate in direct project pursuits including client relationship development and premarketing, preparation of qualifications, proposals, interview content, scopes of work, project budgets, and contract negotiations.
• Participate in National WBG strategic planning with a focus on expanding biosolids activity, HDR image building, and targeted project pursuit.
• Participate in regional and national biosolids committees and policy bodies such as WEF and WEA as appropriate.
• Participate in the WBG Practice Group on biosolids and biogas, and national committees focused on treatment technologies and biosolids/biogas management.
• Disseminate information to HDR staff and clients on marketplace developments, regulatory updates, policy changes, and emerging technologies related to solids management.
• Support national project pursuits with statements of qualifications, technical approaches, proposals, and interviews.
• Direct billable work on wastewater biosolids consulting assignments serving municipal and industrial clients.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of biosolids management plans and solids processing projects.
• Participate on project teams in Project Manager or Project Principal roles for solids processing and management work.
• Manage select biosolids projects or lead task roles on solids projects.

Keywords: Water, wastewater, treatment, biosolids, solids, environmental, chemical, biogas, digesters, RNG

Required Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering or a related sciences discipline.
• 15+ years of technical experience with all aspects of wastewater biosolids processing including thickening/dewatering, digestion, advanced stabilization, thermal hydrolysis, heat drying, beneficial end use including land application, resource recovery and regulatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related sciences
• Registered Professional Engineer
• 5+ years of proven experience in project management including invoicing, budget and schedule controls, and management of project staff.
• Experience with client development such as workshops, presentations, proposal content development, and business development strategy.
• Experience in managing or leading process mechanical projects including digester and biogas facilities at wastewater treatment plants.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work is not only about who you work for; it is 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 to make great things possible. We provide opportunities for career growth and development.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.

The compensation range varies by location and is commensurate with skills and experience.

Compensation by Location

• California: $143,451 - $242,190
• Colorado: $143,451 - $204,930
• Hawaii: $136,930.50 - $195,615
• New York: $163,013 - $232,875
• Washington: $130,410 - $214,245
• Minnesota: $118,262 - $168,945
• Illinois: $123,893 - $176,990
• New Jersey: $163,576 - $254,000

Primary Location

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations

United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-New York-New York

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

HDR is an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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