Environmental Project Manager

Environmental Project Manager – HDR

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. This position supports our Environmental Sciences and Planning Cross‑Sector in the Southeast and is open to multiple office locations.

HDR is recognized by Engineering‑News Record as a Top 10 environmental firm. The Environmental Project Manager reports within the Power Environmental Practice, coordinates closely with local leadership, and collaborates with the Resources Business Group (RBG) that focuses on power, renewable energy, waste, and industrial projects. The role involves leading environmental planning, permitting, siting, and/or compliance projects while staying current with federal and state environmental regulations and preparing NEPA documentation.

• Plan and direct medium‑to‑large environmental planning and permitting projects for transportation, water/wastewater, facilities, power, and other programs as identified.
• Prepare, plan, and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documents.
• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project’s life cycle (from development and initiation to close‑out).
• Establish and maintain client relations, and engage in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Coordinate workload through entire project development, ensuring completion of documents on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinating with team to keep work within agreed schedules.
• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews as needed.
• Mentor mid‑level and junior staff in field survey techniques (wetland delineations, stream assessments, etc.), permitting (primarily CWA), and technical writing.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for compliance.
• Accomplish work independently and supervise small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices.
• Support regional or national projects in specific areas of technical expertise.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• NEPA experience with power and/or renewable energy clients and projects, including but not limited to TVA.
• Experience with private sector renewable energy facility interconnections to the TVA system.
• Experience with TVA‑led renewable energy facilities.
• Experience with other TVA power and energy projects (transmission, thermal generation, etc.).
• MS degree or higher in botany or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience focusing on field botany and plant identification.
• Working knowledge of the flora, including common and T&E species in the Tennessee Valley.
• Contribution of specimens to a herbarium or rare plant record to a state Natural Heritage program within the past 5 years.
• Seller/doer approach with experience developing client and agency relationships.
• Experience with public service commission and/or local permitting presentations or testimony.
• Local candidates preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and excellent organizational, project management, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture is a must.

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.

As employee owners, we create 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 foster belonging and support for all employees.

Primary

Location:

United States – North Carolina – Charlotte

• United States – Kentucky – Louisville
• United States – Georgia – Pooler
• United States – Georgia – Atlanta
• United States – Kentucky – Paducah
• United States – Tennessee – Memphis
• United States – Alabama – Birmingham
• United States – Alabama – Montgomery
• United States – Alabama – Mobile
• United States – Tennessee – Chattanooga
• United States – Kentucky – Lexington
• United States – Tennessee – Nashville
• United States – Kentucky – Elizabethtown

Full‑time
Regular employee status

Environmental Sciences and Planning

October 23, 2025

HDR is 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.