Mid-Atlantic Environmental Lead

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion and continually consider our impact on the world. We believe transportation is more than movement; it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities.

As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, rail, aviation, ports and marine infrastructure, your work supports economic vitality, public safety and quality of life. HDR brings together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental scientists, economists, and other specialists to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence.

Each role in HDR makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read on to learn how you could help make great things possible in your community and around the world.

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multi-discipline teams through the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out).
• Manage all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects.
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations; participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with other staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the project life cycle; ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort to stay within budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Percentage of local travel: 30%
• Percentage of travel greater than 40 miles: 70%

• A license or certification
• PMP certification
• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science or closely related field
• Proven experience managing the NEPA process for transportation projects
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with NEPA projects beyond transportation
• Demonstrated knowledge of NEPA and the environmental process
• Experience managing EA/EIS projects
• Preference given to local candidates

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• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Ability to interact with various design teams; excellent organizational, project management and communication skills
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, fosters organizational trust, and connects us to clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their 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) foster a sense of belonging and a supportive environment. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation is location-dependent; benefits vary for full-time regular positions. Examples:
Washington, DC: $133,140 - $190,200;
Baltimore, MD: $116,498 - $166,425;
Fulton, MD: $122,045 - $174,350.

Primary

Location:

United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

Other Locations:
United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry: Environment/Sciences

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Biological and Ecological Science

Job Posting:
Jan 21, 2026