Business Development Strategist

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 building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

HDR is looking for a Business Development Strategist to join our Building Engineering Services team. The ideal candidate will have a background in a variety of areas, including marketing, client engagement, proposal development, and development of marketing strategies. The selected candidate will support a variety of projects including supporting work for data centers, aerospace clients, commercial real estate and finance clients. Business development support activities will include coordinating outreach and assisting with follow-up activities. This support will also include participating in internal meetings and attending industry events as appropriate.

• Experience in leading meetings and ability to represent HDR in a professional manner. Client interaction is an integral part of the position.
• Expected to lead proposal generation efforts with assistance from subject matter experts and our business development leads.
• Enjoy strategy, planning and organization of existing and new client development efforts and engagement opportunities.
• Coordination with multiple internal teams is required on each opportunity.
• Expected to be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and be interested in working on a variety of pursuits.

• Expected to be familiar with proposal development and development of marketing materials and lead team members in creating preliminary documentation with minimal supervision

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience establishing branding
• Active member in SMPS and other relevant organizations
• Local candidates are preferred