HDR
Overview
HDR is looking for an Environmental Project Manager to support our Environmental Sciences and Planning Cross‑Sector in the Southeast. The role will report within the Power Environmental Practice and work closely with the Resources Business Group and Renewable Energy Practice to lead environmental planning, permitting, siting, and compliance projects for power, renewable energy, and linear facilities.
Responsibilities
Plan and direct medium‑ to large‑size environmental planning and permitting projects for transportation, water/wastewater, facilities, power, and other programs.
Prepare, plan and review technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and related reports.
Direct and coordinate work of multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Establish and maintain client relationships and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
Coordinate workload through entire project development and ensure completion of documents on schedule.
Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort to meet budget and schedule goals.
Collaborate with Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller, and Department Manager for project reviews.
Mentor mid‑level and junior staff in field survey techniques, permitting, 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.
Preferred Qualifications
NEPA experience with power and/or renewable energy clients and projects, including 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.).
M.S. degree or higher in botany or related field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience focusing on field botany and plant identification.
Working knowledge of flora in the Tennessee Valley.
Contributed specimens to a herbarium or state Natural Heritage program within the past 5 years.
Seller/doer approach with experience in developing client and agency relationships.
Experience with public service commission and/or local permitting presentations or testimony.
Local candidates are preferred.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
7 years of related experience.
At least 2 years of project management experience.
Ability to interact with design teams with excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
Commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.
Location Primary: United States – North Carolina – Charlotte Other locations: Kentucky (Louisville), Georgia (Pooler, Atlanta), Kentucky (Paducah), Tennessee (Memphis), Alabama (Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile), Tennessee (Chattanooga), Kentucky (Lexington), Tennessee (Nashville), Kentucky (Elizabethtown).
Job Details Industry: Power Schedule: Full‑time Employment type: Regular
EEO Statement At HDR, we are 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.
Posting Information Job posted on October 23, 2025.
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Responsibilities
Plan and direct medium‑ to large‑size environmental planning and permitting projects for transportation, water/wastewater, facilities, power, and other programs.
Prepare, plan and review technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and related reports.
Direct and coordinate work of multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Establish and maintain client relationships and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
Coordinate workload through entire project development and ensure completion of documents on schedule.
Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort to meet budget and schedule goals.
Collaborate with Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller, and Department Manager for project reviews.
Mentor mid‑level and junior staff in field survey techniques, permitting, 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.
Preferred Qualifications
NEPA experience with power and/or renewable energy clients and projects, including 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.).
M.S. degree or higher in botany or related field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience focusing on field botany and plant identification.
Working knowledge of flora in the Tennessee Valley.
Contributed specimens to a herbarium or state Natural Heritage program within the past 5 years.
Seller/doer approach with experience in developing client and agency relationships.
Experience with public service commission and/or local permitting presentations or testimony.
Local candidates are preferred.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
7 years of related experience.
At least 2 years of project management experience.
Ability to interact with design teams with excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
Commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.
Location Primary: United States – North Carolina – Charlotte Other locations: Kentucky (Louisville), Georgia (Pooler, Atlanta), Kentucky (Paducah), Tennessee (Memphis), Alabama (Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile), Tennessee (Chattanooga), Kentucky (Lexington), Tennessee (Nashville), Kentucky (Elizabethtown).
Job Details Industry: Power Schedule: Full‑time Employment type: Regular
EEO Statement At HDR, we are 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.
Posting Information Job posted on October 23, 2025.
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