Mid-Atlantic 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.

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.

In the role of Mid-Atlantic Environmental Lead, you’ll be at the intersection of design, regulation, and community impact, leading projects that enhance economic vitality, public safety, and sustainability.

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development and initiation to close‑out)
• Responsible for 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, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed‑to budget and schedule
• Work with the 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/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 for other types of projects, in addition to transportation projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of NEPA and the environmental process
• Experience managing EA/EIS projects
• Preference given to local candidates

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, 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. Expected compensation ranges are:
Washington, DC $133,140‑$190,200;
Baltimore, MD $116,498‑$166,425;
Fulton, MD $122,045‑$174,350.

Primary location:
Glen Allen, Virginia. Other potential locations include Washington, DC;
Vienna, VA;
Baltimore, MD;
Virginia Beach, VA;
Fulton, MD.

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories or past arrests and convictions.