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Job description
HDR has an excellent career opportunity in our Kentucky/Tennessee Area for a professional to lead the development and growth of our Drinking Water Market Sector (MS). The KY/TN Drinking Water Market Sector Lead (MSL) is a professional passionate about protecting public health and well-versed in the “One Water” concept and the inherent synergies among the drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater markets. We are looking for someone who will work collaboratively with local and national leadership to set the vision and strategy to expand and provide research, planning, design, and engineering services to drinking water agencies, related clients in other sectors, and relevant research organizations.
Responsibilities
Partner with the KY/TN/AR WBG Business Development Manager and Regional DW Market Sector Leader for DW Market Sector activities such as planning and strategizing for growth
Lead the implementation of the DW MS strategic initiatives for Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas
Responsible for growth of the DW MS for the Area
Lead area‑level market sector communications (to DW Project Managers and DW technical leads) as it is passed down from high‑level leadership
Partner with Area WBG leadership to manage project staffing, workload and technical development of staff
Serve as mentor for the development of skills for drinking water staff across the KY/TN/AR Area
Coordinate a strategy and engagement in DW professional organizations
Partner with national, area, and local BC leaders for planning and implementation of strategic initiatives
Serve as a Project Manager for key DW MS projects with strategic clients
Serve as a technical resource through quality reviews for our DW MS clients
Lead recruitment for DW MS staff for growth and delivery success
Lead Area alignment initiatives with Regional MS Leadership
Preferred Qualifications
15+ years Drinking Water leadership experience including staff supervisory experience.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering
Professional Engineer licensed
Strong strategic and planning skills
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
Preference given to local candidates
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
Location and Employment Details
Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Louisville
Other Locations: United States‑Tennessee‑Memphis, United States‑Kentucky‑Paducah, United States‑Tennessee‑Chattanooga, United States‑Kentucky‑Lexington, United States‑Tennessee‑Nashville, United States‑Kentucky‑Elizabethtown
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Water Treatment
Job Posting: Feb 9, 2026
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.
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Worksite address
louisville, KY, 40201, US
Who can apply
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