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 unites employees worldwide.
In the role of Communications Assistant, we'll count on you to:
- Coordinate with Market Sectors, Business Classes, and Marketing to update weekly Transportation Operations Meeting agenda
- Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
- Support the Southern California Transportation Group Sr. Leadership
- Assist with subconsultant management
- Help organize town halls for the Southern California Transportation Group
- Quickly learn and stay current on HDR's policies and procedures
- Provide a specialized administrative support, including meeting arrangements, event organization, agenda preparation, and minute tracking
- Track sponsorships by area, market sector, and organization
- Create and manage social media content for Southern California Transportation Group
- Provide a wide variety of specialized project-related administrative functions, including marketing support, meeting arrangements, travel coordination, answering phones as needed, and meeting support such as typing and tracking meeting minutes
- Assistance with invoice preparation and cost allocation of services, subscriptions, and fees.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred 3-5 years relevant industry experience
- Communications, Public Relations, Event Management degree or equivalent work experience
- US Citizenship
- Be able to drive using their own car (gas money will be provided)
- Comfortable speaking on the phone
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- InDesign skills or other presentation programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience working in both in-office and virtual environments with the ability to flex to varying communication styles
- Self-motivated and ability to work independent with the senior leadership
- Great interpersonal and communication skills-positive outlook and attitude
- High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
- Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts
- Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Service and client-oriented personality
- Familiar with LinkedIn
- Excellent time management and able to prioritize responsibilities
- Flexible and able to handle crises or unexpected challenges calmy
- Approachable
Required Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment, with shared work assignments
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Service and client-oriented personality
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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Pay Transparency Location1}: $24.00- $35.00/hr
Primary Location
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United States-California-Irvine
Other Locations
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United States-California-Los Angeles
Industry
:
Transit
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
:
Regular
BusinessClass
:
Transit Engineering
Job Posting
:
Oct 22, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Oct 22, 2025