Senior Communication Strategist

As a Senior Communication Strategist at HDR, you will support technical teams in using clear, effective communication with customers, stakeholders, and regulators, and collaborate with engineers, architects, designers, and other experts to develop clear and accurate content.

Requirements

• Support technical teams in using clear, effective communication with customers, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, designers, and other experts to develop clear and accurate content, including white papers, feature articles, thought-leadership pieces, and social media posts.
• Lead the creation of collateral and campaign materials for capital projects, public engagement activities, regulatory updates, and emergency communications.
• Research, write, and edit project narratives and case studies that clearly explain water and utility projects for public audiences.
• Deliver employee training on communication best practices—helping technical staff communicate clearly with customers, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory updates, and communication best practices across the water and utilities sector and share insights with the team.
• Support technical staff in using clear communication practices when engaging with customers, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Lead event planning and stakeholder engagement for public meetings, regulatory hearings, community workshops, and internal employee events.
• Help shape the scope, schedule, and budget for communication activities supporting water and utility projects.
• Bring creative, practical ideas that help simplify complex topics for public and stakeholder audiences.
• Mentor and support junior strategists and communications staff.