NY/NJ Environmental Permitting and ROW Services Section Manager - Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising : Job Details

NY/NJ Environmental Permitting and ROW Services Section Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-07-25T01:11:52Z

Job Description :

NY/NJ Environmental Permitting and ROW Services Section Manager - (178260)

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is looking for an experienced Environmental Permitting and Right-of-Way (ROW) Section Manager to join our highly collaborative team in New York. The successful candidate will coordinate and lead activities related to the routing, siting, and environmental permitting of large-scale energy infrastructure projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform project management responsibilities for renewable energy siting, routing, licensing, and permitting projects, including preparing and managing scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and issue resolution; manage teams to deliver several projects concurrently.
  • Lead consultation with regulatory agencies, public meetings/hearings, and client coordination.
  • Lead the development of technical studies, prepare and review technical study reports, develop application documents, and coordinate HDR's multi-disciplined environmental staff in executing studies.
  • Lead the development of environmental documentation, including study reports, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and applicant-prepared environmental studies.
  • Assess and analyze siting and routing of energy infrastructure projects to identify constraints and barriers and develop recommendations for avoidance and/or mitigation.
  • Assess and analyze project impacts to identify permit/license requirements and develop strategies to avoid or minimize project-related effects.
  • Support marketing needs, including client development and strategies to expand our energy practice in the Northeast.
  • Be responsible for the operational leadership of a team of experienced environmental professionals and ROW specialists and support their growth and development.
  • Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.

    • Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Public Policy, or related fields.
  • Minimum of 10 years of related professional experience.
  • 5+ years' experience siting, routing, environmental permitting, and licensing for energy infrastructure projects.
  • 5+ years' experience leading the preparation of NEPA, SEQR, and Article VII documents.
  • Strong writing and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite, strong people skills, excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
  • Self-motivated, positive, flexible, team-oriented attitude with a willingness and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience with CEQR and New York City Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.
  • Previous experience leading the Section 94-C process for renewable energy infrastructure projects in New York State.
  • Familiarity with ROW requirements or related real estate services in support of energy infrastructure projects.
  • Local candidates preferred.

    • Why HDR

    At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

    We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee 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. The expected compensation range for this position is $91,000 - $201,125 annually depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

    Primary Location

    United States-New York-Albany

    Other LocationsIndustry

    Power

    Schedule

    Full-time

    Employee Status

    Regular

    Business Class: Power Generation

    Job Posting

    At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

    We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records. Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

    We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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