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 create connections between people and the projects and services that move communities forward.
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.
We are looking for a Strategic Communications Coordinator to be a member of our Strategic Communications practice within HDR. Our Strategic Communications practice represents a global team of communicators who are passionate about putting people first in planning and infrastructure. As a full-service communications, engagement, and creative practice, we develop and implement ideas to bring people together in projects of every size and sector.
As a Strategic Communications Coordinator, you will work on behalf of our clients to support the development, execution, and management of communication and engagement activities on a variety of infrastructure projects. You will work collaboratively as part of a broader Strategic Communications team and take direction from Communications Managers, Project Managers, and clients. This role will be on-site in HDR’s Charleston, South Carolina office.
Core Technical Responsibilities
- 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
- Organize meeting logistics and vendor management
- Develop and implement task workback schedules and meeting plans
- Coordinate the production and distribution of outreach materials such as newsletters, websites, handouts, presentations, advertisements, door hangers, press releases, and mailings
- Collaborate with specialists in social media, web, graphics, and video to produce outreach tools and materials
- Identify stakeholders and manage the development of distribution lists
- Develop and maintain project-specific comment management databases and coordinate responses to comment according to protocols
- Research of industry trends, stakeholders, and policy
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Document outreach activities, including activity tracking and reporting
Other Job Responsibilities
- Participate in client meetings to discuss project tasks
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with your team
- Participate in industry events and personal professional development opportunities
- Perform other duties as assigned 
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a relevant field
- Professional experience in a government role or infrastructure industry, specifically transportation, water, and/or power
- 3 years professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, community engagement, or closely related field
- Interest in the infrastructure industry, specifically transportation, water, and/or power infrastructure
- Ability to handle multiple assignments at a time, prioritize among tasks, and set and meet deadlines
- Willingness to travel (up to 15% of time)
- Ability to drive or independently get oneself to project locations
- Desire to learn and grow professionally
- Creativity and ability to think outside the box
- Experience working with remote teams/clients
- General professionalism and ability to represent HDR in front of clients
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Local candidates preferred
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and meet set deadlines
- Self-starter who can work well independently or in a team environment
- Experience using social networking/social media programs
- Attention to detail
- 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.
