North Carolina Environmental Sciences and Planning Lead
About the role
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 reporting to the North Carolina Transportation Business Group, collaborating with HDR’s Water, Resources, and Federal groups for resource allocation, key hires, quality control, and technical excellence. The role involves leading environmental sciences and planning staff (NEPA/SEPA practitioners) and multidisciplinary staff, working with HDR leadership to drive program development in North Carolina focusing on transportation resource clients/projects, and assisting with business development through networking, lead generation, client relationship management, and strategic thinking for clients and internal programs. Primary location: Raleigh, NC, with additional offices in Winston‑Salem, Charlotte, Wilmington, and Asheville. Industry: Environment/Sciences. Business Class: Environmental Sciences. Job posted: 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