Michigan Area Stormwater Business Class Lead

HDR•Lansing, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

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? 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. 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. The primary responsibility of the Michigan Stormwater Business Class Lead will be to provide technical, delivery, and strategic leadership for HDR’s Stormwater Program, with a focus on municipal stormwater programs, flood risk reduction, watershed planning, and resilient infrastructure. The role balances hands on project leadership with practice growth, staff development, business development and client engagement across our Michigan offices.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
Experience in conceptual, preliminary and final design of drainage and stormwater projects, and development of construction documents
Experience with hydrology, hydraulic/drainage design and stormwater facility design software
Ability to function as a leader and an active team player in a diverse multidisciplinary environment
Experience presenting to clients and external and internal stakeholders
Experience with Low Impact Development (LID)
Experience with the design of structural BMPs, including infiltration, bioretention basins, bioswales, green streets, and stormwater vaults
Knowledge of water quality regulations, including Total Maximum Daily Load programs
Active engagement in professional or industry organizations (e.g., MWEA, WEF)

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of stormwater and flood mitigation projects, including: Stormwater management facilities and conveyance systems, Urban and watershed-scale hydrology and hydraulics, Flood risk reduction and FEMA-regulated systems, Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), LID, and BMPs
Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead on complex, high-profile municipal projects
Provide oversight and QA/QC for modeling efforts (e.g., InfoWorks ICM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS)
Support development of technically sound, resilient, and constructible solutions
Support the vision and strategic growth of HDR’s stormwater practice
Act as a technical liaison and mentor across offices and disciplines
Organize and disseminate stormwater best practices, tools, and standards
Contribute to regional and national stormwater initiatives and communities of practice
Maintain trusted advisor relationships with municipal and utility clients
Participate in pursuit strategies, proposal development, and interviews
Identify opportunities to expand services within existing stormwater and flood management programs
Collaborate with market sector and business group leadership on growth strategies
Mentor engineers and task leads, supporting career development and technical excellence
Assist with recruiting and onboarding as practice needs grow
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture