East Region Freight Rail Environmental Lead

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around 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 the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Primary duties of the East Region Freight Rail Environmental Lead are to:

• Take responsibility for regional development, coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers
• Oversee the delivery of project services and deliverables to meet client expectations.
• Collaborate on business class efforts with company operations, marketing and management.
• Develop client relationships to grow existing business and attract new business.
• Build and develop an internal network and project teams.
• Plan and direct medium- to large-sized environmental planning and compliance projects for a variety of freight rail transportation projects.
• Perform complex assignments, making independent decisions on problems and methods
• Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documents
• Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices.
• Support regional or national projects in specific areas of technical expertise.
• Be closely involved in public participation and multiple agency coordination.
• Take responsibility for project management, including developing and managing budgets, schedules, and the quality of products.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of the position.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• 10+ years of experience in the Freight Rail Industry, leading projects of various sizes
• Environmentally related certifications are a plus.
• Experience leading large-scale and long-term projects.
• Knowledge of industry-specific challenges and trends.
• Ability to build and develop a project delivery team.

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years experience in related field
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other business class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of 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 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.…