Utility Coordination and Design Business Class Director

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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We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next‑generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee‑owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR is seeking a Utility Coordination and Design Business Class Director. The function of the Utility Coordination and Design Business Class Director is to focus on the technical delivery of our products and services; in this way they will help position HDR as a preferred service provider in the area of Utility Coordination and Design. This position is considered to serve as the technical leader for the Utility Coordination and Design Business Class and thus has responsibility for quality assurance, resource availability and development, as well as project delivery.

More specific duties include :

• Monthly Coordination Calls with Business Class leadership and / or Section managers. Address several key items including :
• Supporting the ongoing development of the Utility Coordination and Design Business Class.
• Identifying upcoming Projects and / or Pursuits that need support from the National Business Class leadership.
• Reviewing upcoming workload and availability of the business class staff.
• Reviewing utilization reports to identify staffing needs (hiring / workshare). Working with Regional Leadership / Section Mangers to support achieving utilization goals for the business class.
• Identify participants (and participate when appropriate) in Project Approach and Resource (PARR) reviews and evaluations.
• Perform project reviews or audits to validate quality practices. When requested, review technical and performance issues on projects, and help to develop remedial action.
• Serving as the focal point for the Transportation Business Group to deliver Utility Coordination and Design related services in collaboration with other complementary Business Group / Market Sector or Business Classes throughout HDR.

An important aspect of this role will be to identify Technical Leadership within the business class that can assist with key projects, programs and initiatives. The Business Class Director will contemplate and participate in the hiring process, promote staff interaction and communication, promote staff technical development and involvement in technical programs, manage workshare and project assignments and provide direct project support in leading select projects or other related assignments. Thus, the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment is a must.

The Director will also participate in select marketing activities by supporting or developing project proposals, staffing assignments, identification of sub-consultants and other duties as necessary. Involvement in all phases of project development is expected. This position requires some limited travel to support select project pursuits and delivery nationally.

Keyword(s) : Utility Coordination and Design Business Class Director; Utility Coordination

Location and Travel

The geographic location of this position is non-specific; however, a location with significant HDR presence is preferred. The average travel requirement is estimated at 15% with monthly variations between 15% and 25%.

Required Qualifications

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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) US : $163,422- 337,222; Canada : $209,622-313,720.(Depending on location and experience)

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Round Rock

Other Locations

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-New York-East Syracuse, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Mississippi-Jackson area, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-New York-Albany, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Colorado-Englewood, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Colorado-Grand Junction, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Iowa-Ames, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Missouri-Springfield, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Arkansas-North Little Rock, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Georgia-Pooler, United States-South Dakota-Rapid City, United States-Missouri-Forsyth, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-Florida-Sarasota, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Missouri-Columbia, Canada-Ontario-Toronto, United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-Arkansas-Bentonville, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill, United States-Minnesota-Thief River Falls, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-North Carolina-Asheville, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-New Hampshire-Bedford, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Wyoming-Lander, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Michigan-Lansing, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Iowa-Davenport, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Illinois-Springfield, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-Oregon-Ashland, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Wyoming-Gillette, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Florida-Crestview

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Utility Coordination and Engineering

Job Posting

Jan 12, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affine Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https : / / www.hdrinc.com / equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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