HDR
Senior Environmental Project Manager – FERC Project Lead
HDR, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55443
Senior Environmental Project Manager – FERC Project Lead
Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. HDR
is looking for a
Senior Environmental Project Manager – FERC Project Lead
for our Environmental and Regulatory Team (locations vary).
HDR is an employee-owned company that strives to create a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work every day, and we continuously ask: What is our impact on the world?
Who You Are
We are seeking an experienced professional with strong working knowledge of the environmental and cultural resource regulatory landscape and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process in the U.S. The ideal candidate will have focused specialty and established relationships with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Natural Gas Division, along with demonstrated experience managing and permitting pipeline projects. This role requires expertise in FERC 7(b) and 7(c) applications, prior notice/blanket authorizations, and/or third-party EA/EIS documents. You will manage projects across all phases—from routing and siting to construction compliance—while leading environmental permitting and NEPA documentation efforts.
Primary 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.
Coordinate 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.
Periodic short-term travel for project assignments and client meetings.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Planning, Cultural Resources, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in ecological or cultural resource surveys, NEPA planning, environmental analysis, and state/ federal permitting.
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.
Required 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
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
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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.
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. The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $98,952 - 178,560.
Locations Primary Location and other locations include United States-Pennsylvania-Harrisburg; United States-North Carolina-Charlotte; United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis; United States-Florida-Tampa; United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC; United States-South Carolina-Columbia; United States-Colorado-Denver; United States-Virginia-Vienna; United States-Texas-Houston; United States-Ohio-Columbus.
Industry Oil & Gas
Schedule Full-time
Employee Status Regular
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. HDR
is looking for a
Senior Environmental Project Manager – FERC Project Lead
for our Environmental and Regulatory Team (locations vary).
HDR is an employee-owned company that strives to create a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work every day, and we continuously ask: What is our impact on the world?
Who You Are
We are seeking an experienced professional with strong working knowledge of the environmental and cultural resource regulatory landscape and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process in the U.S. The ideal candidate will have focused specialty and established relationships with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Natural Gas Division, along with demonstrated experience managing and permitting pipeline projects. This role requires expertise in FERC 7(b) and 7(c) applications, prior notice/blanket authorizations, and/or third-party EA/EIS documents. You will manage projects across all phases—from routing and siting to construction compliance—while leading environmental permitting and NEPA documentation efforts.
Primary 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.
Coordinate 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.
Periodic short-term travel for project assignments and client meetings.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Planning, Cultural Resources, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in ecological or cultural resource surveys, NEPA planning, environmental analysis, and state/ federal permitting.
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.
Required 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
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
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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.
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. The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $98,952 - 178,560.
Locations Primary Location and other locations include United States-Pennsylvania-Harrisburg; United States-North Carolina-Charlotte; United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis; United States-Florida-Tampa; United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC; United States-South Carolina-Columbia; United States-Colorado-Denver; United States-Virginia-Vienna; United States-Texas-Houston; United States-Ohio-Columbus.
Industry Oil & Gas
Schedule Full-time
Employee Status Regular
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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