North Carolina Water Business Group Permitting Lead

HDR, Inc.
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
3733 National Dr Ste 207 (Show on map)
Mar 30, 2026
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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. HDR is looking for a Permitting Lead to join our North Carolina Water Business Group. This role may be based in any of the following HDR offices: Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Asheville. In this role, we'll count on you to: * Collaborate with project managers and project teams to develop permitting strategies to ensure compliance and prompt approvals. * Participate in scope, schedule, and budget development for permitting phases of water and wastewater projects. * Take responsibility for performing complex assignments, exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures. * Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed. * Function as technical specialist or project manager on mid-size projects as needed. * Supervise small staff of professionals and technicians as needed. * Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications * Experience permitting water and wastewater projects through North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, federal agencies, and local authorities; local candidates are preferred * A minimum of 3 years' experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects * Master's Degree LI-SM1 Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location : United States-North Carolina-Raleigh Other Locations : United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-North Carolina-Asheville Industry : Water Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt Job Posting : Mar 30, 2026