Water Planner/Management Analyst

HDR • Salem, NC

22h

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?

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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.

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 seeking a Water Planner/Management Analyst to join our North Carolina/South Carolina Management Consulting Business Class within the Water Business Group. This position is intended for an early-career professional (2–5 years of experience) who is analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated to support water, wastewater, and stormwater organizations through data-driven analysis and consulting services, promoting a One Water framework approach.

HDR’s NC/SC Management Consulting Business Class provides local and national leadership in integrated planning and master planning, asset management, strategic planning, operations optimization, and data strategy and analytics. This role offers early-career professionals the opportunity to develop strong analytical and consulting skills while contributing to impactful water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
The Water Planner/Management Analyst will work under the guidance of project managers and senior consultants to support a wide range of water planning and management initiatives, with a strong emphasis on data analysis, integrated and master planning, watershed and river basin planning, stakeholder facilitation, and clear technical communication through memoranda and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• A minimum of 2 years related experience
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Planning, Data Science, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater consulting/operations or related field.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, both technical and non-technical
• Professionalism and excellent interpersonal and relationship skills in working with team members and clients
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and workflows on multiple projects simultaneously
• Active engagement in professional and industry organizations
• Strong proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite of programs.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and senior consultants in delivering water management consulting services for water, wastewater, and stormwater organizations.
• Perform detailed data analysis across a variety of water planning projects, including GIS-based spatial analyses (ArcGIS Pro), Microsoft Excel-based analyses, and the use of other tools.
• Analyze large datasets from clients and the industry to identify trends and insights.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, maps, and exhibits for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to integrated planning and master planning best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level