Hydropower Regulatory & Environmental Leader Northwest

HDR, Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership culture

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Northwest Hydropower Regulatory and Environmental Manager to lead HDR’s hydropower regulatory and relicensing efforts in the Northwest, aligning technical teams with client needs and regulatory requirements.

You will supervise staff, oversee project management for large environmental and regulatory projects, and serve as a senior QA/QC lead while coordinating with HDR’s national leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental permitting or project/program management.
• 3+ years of experience with FERC hydropower licensing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and direction to team members.
• Supervise staff to ensure high-quality performance and adherence to standards.
• Plan and monitor workloads to achieve departmental goals.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and development.
• Mentor staff to foster engagement and continuous learning.
• Lead regulatory and relicensing project delivery and QA/QC processes.
• Coordinate with regional leadership, marketing, and project management.
• Prepare for agency meetings, hearings, and client coordination.
• Travel as needed to support project assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic planning

Education

BA/BS degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional registration/licensing may be required

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Northwest Hydropower Regulatory and Environmental Manager to lead HDR’s hydropower regulatory and relicensing efforts in the Northwest, aligning technical teams with client needs and regulatory requirements.

You will supervise staff, oversee project management for large environmental and regulatory projects, and serve as a senior QA/QC lead while coordinating with HDR’s national leadership.