North Carolina Environmental Sciences and Planning Lead

About the role

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 role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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. HDR is looking for an Environmental Sciences and Planning Lead to join our Transportation Business Group in North Carolina. Working internally as part of our Professional Services program, the Environmental Sciences and Planning Lead will be expected to provide leadership and management support for staff development, quality technical delivery, and coordinated functions within the local area Environmental Sciences and Planning (ES&P) Business Class. This is a cross‑sector position and will report to the North Carolina Transportation Business Group but will further collaborate with HDR’s Water, Resources, and Federal groups for overall resource allocation, key hires, quality control, and technical excellence. They will interact and lead HDR environmental sciences and planning staff NEPA/SEPA practitioners and other multi‑disciplinary staff. They will work closely with HDR leadership to drive program development in North Carolina focusing on transportation resource clients/projects. They should possess a balanced portfolio of skills to assist with business development which requires networking and developing leads, establishing/managing client relationships, and strategic thinking for both our clients and internal programs. Primary Location: United States‑North Carolina‑Raleigh. Other Locations: United States‑North Carolina‑Winston‑Salem, United States‑North Carolina‑Charlotte, United States‑North Carolina‑Wilmington, United States‑North Carolina‑Asheville. Industry: Environment/Sciences. Employee Status: Regular. Business Class: Environmental Sciences. Job Posting: Oct 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for operations of production including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Function as a Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Have a focus on client management and development, serving as a client manager and project manager for future assignments and pursuits with key clients in the area.
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Be directly involved with clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel.
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams.
• Work cooperatively with marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts