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HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Transmission Siting LeadEnvironmental Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Environmental and Power Delivery professionals in Texas.

Primary Responsibilities

As part of a well-established practice in Texas, you will have the opportunity to lead transmission line and substation routing and siting efforts while also managing diverse Environmental projects in Texas and beyond. You will likely have prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on small/medium projects and are now ready to take on a broader role overseeing all aspects of larger and more complex projects. Additionally, you will have the desire and drive to grow a high-performing team to help execute these projects.

You must have a strong background in environmental and related site development services pertaining to the power industry. The position will focus on the transmission line and substation routing and siting, primarily in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana but also in other Regions as needed. The position encompasses a client focus, networking and establishing client relationships, developing leads, and strategic thinking in future directions for both our clients and programs. The position requires a person able to visualize, build and direct a strategic program focused on siting and related activities.

In the role of Transmission Siting LeadEnvironmental Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

Act as a client manager for select clientsLead risk management activities for both contract reviews and project deliverablesWork collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate expertsPerform routing/siting studies and analyses and preparing associated reportsPrepare and monitor project scope, schedule, and budgetProvide advice and direction on state filing requirementsPrepare state-specific siting applicationsPrepare state Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other environmental documentsTravel on average 30% of the time expectedPerform other duties as needed

The successful candidate will be expected to perform non-routine tasks on multiple projects simultaneously; contribute to researching and writing concise technical documents; assist with diverse projects and innovate and follow through to completion of all assigned and delegated tasks. This position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team as well as complete tasks within tight deadlines. Applicants must be detail-oriented, organized, effective communicators, and a team player with a strong focus on quality and client service.

Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Environmental Planning or Environmental Science Minimum 8 years writing proposals, developing scopes of work, budget, and schedules for complex environmental projects with multi-disciplinary teams and multi-agency efforts with a strong focus on siting and routing studiesMinimum 7 years of experience in environmental planning and regulatory experienceExperience preparing applications for submittal to the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) is highly desirableExperience preparing and providing expert witness testimonyExperience and understanding of permit requirements in TX, NM, LA, and OKStrong conceptual, analytical, problem-solving, and research abilitiesAbility to support multiple complex and time sensitive projects effectively.Identify and resolve issues effectively and efficientlyRequired Qualifications
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

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