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 transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
The primary role of the St. Louis Municipal Team Lead is to manage a team delivering transportation projects for municipalities and local agencies in the St. Louis region. Additionally, this position will build upon existing and new relationships with clients, identify project opportunities, develop win strategy, recruit staff, and manage some of the key municipal transportation projects within the St. Louis Transportation Business Group team. The St. Louis Municipal Team Lead will play a key role in mentoring and providing technical quality and client satisfaction oversight for our growing St. Louis team. The role will also include routine communication with clients, relationship building with sub-consultant partners, and enhancing HDR participation in professional societies such as APWA. An existing demonstrated track record with St. Louis area city/county agencies is vital to the success of this role. The ideal candidate brings experience with concept/feasibility studies, design services during construction, collaborating with traffic, storm drainage, structures, permitting, utilities, and multi-modal team members. Experience supervising a medium-sized team of professionals is beneficial. Marketing and business development experience including interviewing and contract negotiations are desired skills. Preferred Qualifications
- A cheerful and welcoming outlook and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture
- PE license in Missouri and Kansas
- 7+ years of experience in municipal transportation design
- Business development and marketing experience
- Experience with municipal clients in eastern Missouri/St. Louis Region
- Experience supervising the work of a project team as a Project Manager
- Experience mentoring junior staff
- Experience using MicroStation, Geopak, and/or InRoads design software in version SS2, SS4, and/or CONNECT
- MS Office
- Document control experience (ProjectWise a plus)
- Project Management experience
- Excellent marketing experience preferred.
- Prior consulting experience is a positive but not required.
- Career history in the St. Louis region is preferred.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 7 years experience
- Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to handle multiple assignments
- Good leadership and organizational skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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.
Primary Location
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United States-Missouri-St Louis
Industry
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Highway + Road
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Highways
Job Posting
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Aug 19, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
Aug 20, 2026