National Decarbonization & Carbon Management Lead

%3Cp%3EAt 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?%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EWatch Our Story:%3Ca href=%22https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EEach 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.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EAt HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22ExternalClass20E36A23DCE04AC4871AFDDF9F0BF836%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-outline-level:4;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENational Decarbonization %26amp; Carbon Management Lead%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-outline-level:4;%22%3EOur Sustainability and Resiliency team seeks a candidate who will lead the development and growth of the practice in coordination with local operational leadership and the S%26amp;R global leadership. Reporting to the Sustainability %26amp; Resilience Cross Sector Director, this individual will serve as HDR’s National Decarbonization %26amp; Carbon Management Lead, providing technical leadership for greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, decarbonization planning, net-zero strategies, climate disclosure, and carbon management services across HDR. Working across business groups, regions, and global programs, this leader will support project delivery, major pursuits, client engagement, and the continued expansion of HDR’s decarbonization capabilities.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-outline-level:4;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-outline-level:4;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-outline-level:4;%22%3EThe successful candidate will lead the Sustainability and Resiliency Practice by developing the business through strategic initiatives, AI innovation, writing proposals, managing projects, staff development and strategic growth. The successful candidate will advance HDR’s decarbonization and carbon management services through technical excellence, practice development, AI-enabled innovation, strategic pursuits and growth initiatives, staff development, quality assurance and mentorship. The role will support clients in developing and implementing GHG inventories, decarbonization strategies, net-zero roadmaps, climate disclosure programs, mitigation-focused climate action plans, and carbon management initiatives. This individual will collaborate across HDR business groups and geographies to develop innovative solutions, support project delivery, influence strategic growth, and strengthen HDR’s position as a leading advisor in decarbonization and climate action.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-outline-level:4;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-outline-level:4;%22%3EThe position encompasses a focus on technical leadership, networking and establishing client relationships, developing leads, and strategic thinking in future directions for both our clients and programs. Incorporating cross-sector and advisory services and engagement with multiple stakeholders will be an important part of the job and your projects.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-outline-level:4;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-outline-level:4;%22%3EAdditional activities include the following:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3ENational/global technical leader for GHG accounting, decarbonization, net-zero strategies, and climate disclosure.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EParticipate in strategic and tactical planning activities and the development of strategic positioning with Business Development Leads.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EAssess marketplace opportunities, gage HDR prospects, and development of prioritized client targets.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3ELead and participate in direct project pursuits including targeted client relationship development and premarketing, preparation of qualifications, proposals, interview content, scopes of work, project budgets and contractor negotiations.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EParticipate in project teams as SME, senior reviewer, QA/QC role and methodology owner.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EServe as client manager for key clients.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EBuild HDR’s visibility and reputation through industry presentations, publications, technical committees, conferences, and leadership in decarbonization, net-zero, and climate disclosure initiatives.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EIdentify key investments (talent, acquisitions, and technology) to improve our industry leadership position.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EChampion our culture: Client Service, Teamwork, Entrepreneurial Attitude, and “Do the Right Thing” Integrity%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3ESupport major pursuits and strategic growth initiatives across North America and globally.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EContribute to thought leadership through publications, presentations, training programs, and industry engagement.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3ELead firmwide development and implementation of AI-enabled carbon accounting and decarbonization tools.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EEstablish and maintain technical standards, QA/QC procedures, guidance documents, and communities of practice.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EMentor and develop staff across HDR%27s Sustainability %26amp; Resiliency practice and related business groups.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3ESupport strategic pursuits.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3ESupport Sustainability %26amp; Environmental Advisory Services growth globally, particularly in Canada and the UK.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:4;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EPerform other duties as needed.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-outline-level:4;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-outline-level:4;%22%3EYou should expect to be leading and coordinating projects across HDR, collaborating with staff in our various offices or with strategic partners. As part of the S%26amp;R team, you can also expect to be provided with opportunities to work on comparable, new, and exciting projects around HDR’s network.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-outline-level:4;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-outline-level:3;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:3;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EPrior staff management and development experience%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:3;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3ERole or engagement in professional organizations%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:3;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EAbility to travel to meet with staff across HDR offices and global clients%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22background-color:#FBFBFB;line-height:150%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-outline-level:3;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EExperience with GHG inventory development, emissions quantification, decarbonization planning, and associated methodologies, frameworks, and analytical tools.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E

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.

Job Details
Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park
Other Locations: United States-Wisconsin-Madison
Industry: Environment/Sciences
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Sustainability and Resilience
Job Posting: Nov 2, 2026