Senior Environmental Project Manager – FERC Project Lead

HDR is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager – FERC Project Lead in Charlotte, NC. The role involves managing environmental permitting and NEPA documentation for pipeline projects, requiring expertise in FERC applications and strong regulatory relationships. Responsibilities include project management, client relationship development, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 10 years of experience in environmental analysis and permitting.
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HDR is looking for a Senior Environmental Project Manager – FERC Project Lead for our Environmental and Regulatory Team (locations vary).

Who You Are

We are seeking an experienced professional with strong working knowledge of, and relationships across, the environmental and cultural resource regulatory landscape and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process in the U.S. The ideal candidate will have a 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 field10+ years of experience in ecological or cultural resource surveys, NEPA planning, environmental analysis, and state/federal permittingA minimum of 5 years of project management experienceFamiliar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management softwarePossess the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skillsProven experience with FERC Natural Gas filings, including FERC 7(b) and 7(c) applications, prior notice/blanket authorizations, and third-party EA/EIS documentsStrong technical writing, environmental analysis, and permitting skillsDemonstrated ability to market and perform environmental servicesStrong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and collaborativelyWillingness and ability to travel for client meetingsProven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop staff

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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 processExperience 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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Pay Transparency: $104,160 - $148,800. Primary Location:United States-Pennsylvania-Harrisburg Other Locations: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 BusinessClass:Environmental Sci and Planning Job Posting:May 1, 2026


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.