Senior Environmental Project Manager – FERC Project Lead

About the role

HDR is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager – FERC Project Lead for our Environmental and Regulatory Team. This role is available in various locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for natural and built environment studies, environmental permitting, and NEPA documentation.
• Lead and direct teams through FERC environmental processes for assessment, resource reporting, and permitting.
• Oversee project management activities including proposals, cost estimates, budgeting, invoicing, and tracking project financial performance.
• Cook up schedules, provide technical QA/QC, and lead problem resolution for environmental studies and NEPA deliverables.
• Support the growth of our FERC project program by developing client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Direct field surveys, data interpretation, environmental analysis, and technical writing.
• Develop and implement permitting strategies, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and prepare permit applications.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with minimal oversight.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and promote high-quality work through QA/QC procedures.
• Participate in client and internal meetings; collaborate with scientific, engineering, and regulatory teams.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Planning, Cultural Resources, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in ecological or cultural resource surveys, NEPA planning, environmental analysis, and state/federal permitting.
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software.
• Possess the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Possess proven experience with FERC Natural Gas filings, including FERC 7(b) and 7(c) applications, prior notice/blanket authorizations, and third-party EA/EIS documents.
• Strong technical writing, environmental analysis, and permitting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to market and perform environmental services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness and ability to travel for client meetings.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environment Science or closely related field.
• 10 years experience in complex environmental planning/compliance projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process.
• Experience managing large, complex EIS documents for transportation, large facility, land management, or other infrastructure projects.
• Technical expertise in the design, implementation, interpretation and presentation of data for environmental studies and investigations in specialized discipline.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• A self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Staff management experience beneficial.

What We Believe

We believe in building a collaborative culture where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels connected to our mission and can contribute their unique perspectives.

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 help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including 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.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. The stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles may be eligible for limited benefits.

Pay Transparency

$104,160 - $148,800.

Business Class

Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting

May 1, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.