Senior Environmental Project Lead – FERC Pipeline Expert

HDR, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 104,160 - 148,800; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager - FERC Pipeline Lead to join our Environmental and Regulatory Team with locations varying across the U.S.

The role focuses on NEPA processes, FERC 7(b)/7(c) filings, and leading environmental permitting for pipeline projects. You will manage multi-phase projects, lead regulatory documentation, mentor staff, and develop client relationships while traveling for assignments and meetings.

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 process.
• Experience 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

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.
• Support the growth of our FERC pipeline program by developing client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

FERC regulatory knowledge

NEPA process

Project management

Technical writing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

Estimating & scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager - FERC Pipeline Lead to join our Environmental and Regulatory Team with locations varying across the U.S.

The role focuses on NEPA processes, FERC 7(b)/7(c) filings, and leading environmental permitting for pipeline projects. You will manage multi-phase projects, lead regulatory documentation, mentor staff, and develop client relationships while traveling for assignments and meetings.