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.
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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. HDR's Denver office is looking to add a talented Strategic Communications Specialist to develop, execute, and manage communication and outreach activities on a variety of infrastructure projects in Colorado and other areas as needed. The main industry this role will focus on is our Water Business Group, so candidates should have a strong resume and ample experience in water-related engagement efforts. Primary responsibilities include:
- Work with HDR clients to strategize and support stakeholder and public outreach and engagement strategy for projects.
- Help clients identify and manage public relations.
- Write copy for communication pieces including talking points, media releases, social media, project materials, and video scripts.
- Coordinate formal and informal public meetings, hearings, open houses, workshops, advisory committees, or other stakeholder meetings.
- Coordinate the development of project-specific outreach tools including messaging content, databases, and schedules.
- Coordinate in the production and distribution of outreach materials such as newsletters, websites, handouts, presentations, advertisements, door hangers, press releases, and mailings.
- Organize and assist with meeting logistics and vendor management.
- Collaborate with visual communications team including web, graphics, and video.
- Coordinate social media strategies, including targeted ad campaigns.
- Lead the identification of stakeholders and manage the development of distribution list for inclusion in project database.
- Manage external service providers including sub-consultants, court reporters, videographers, acoustical consultants, etc.
- Travel to project locations (including some overnight travel).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 4 years related experience
- Experience working with remote teams/clients
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience writing for various media (Web, brochures, newsletters, social media, etc.)
- Great attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple assignments at a time, prioritize among tasks, and set and meet deadlines
- Service and client-oriented personality
- Willingness to travel (up to 20% of time)
- Familiarity with engineering consulting industry
- Some familiarity with the following desired:
- Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Team
- Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Adobe Creative Suite - Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
- Preference given to local candidates
- Multilingual (Spanish preferred)
- Experience with multicultural communications and engagement efforts
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Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
- Experience in a communications field of expertise: social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and ability to work independent with multiple teams as well as team oriented
- Great interpersonal and communication skills - positive outlook and attitude
- High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
- Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts
- Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
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.) Colorado: $68,000.00 - $88,000.00
Primary Location
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United States-Colorado-Denver
Other Locations
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United States-Colorado-Fort Collins
Industry
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Water
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
:
Regular
BusinessClass
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Strategic Communications
Job Posting
:
May 28, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
May 28, 2026