Strategic Communications Administrator

Strategic Communications Administrator

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? 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.

In the role of Strategic Communications Administrator, we'll count on you to:

• Support the development of content for various communication channels to support client projects
• Work closely with team members, including communications team as well as technical staff (engineers, architects, environmental specialists) to implement communications tasks
• Support project teams at in-person and/or virtual open house/public meetings including site selection, logistics, and planning.
• Research, write and edit project narratives and case studies
• Coordinate with the team and help with the development of graphics, visualizations, mailing lists, content, printing or mailing
• Develop project communications summaries and reports
• Bring genuine, creative ideas to the table
• Help develop, fine tune and follow established processes for client projects
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the communications field of expertise: content development, social media, event planning, community/public engagement, and communications planning
• Bachelor's degree in closely related field (or equivalent years of experience)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, self-motivated, process oriented, with the ability to manage tasks and work independently when needed
• High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues ability to be resourceful
• Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple teams
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite InDesign

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• 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: United States-Utah-Salt Lake City

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Strategic Communications

Job Posting: Sep 29, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.