Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Environmental Lead

Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Environmental Lead - ( 195976 )

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?

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.

HDR is seeking a strategic, client-focused Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Environmental Lead to provide leadership, technical excellence, and market growth for environmental sciences, planning, permitting, and regulatory services across the global TMT market sector. This role will partner closely with TMT Market Sector Leadership, Environmental Cross Sector Leadership, Regional Environmental Leaders, and Client Development Leaders to drive HDR’s environmental services strategy and support the delivery of complex mission-critical infrastructure projects. This position can be based out of any of our HDR offices.

Position Summary

The TMT Environmental Lead will serve as the primary environmental point of contact and subject matter expert for the TMT sector, helping clients navigate environmental, land use, permitting, and regulatory challenges associated with data centers, telecommunications infrastructure, digital campuses, fiber networks, and related technology developments. The role will support business development, project delivery, professional development, quality management, and strategic growth initiatives across HDR’s global TMT portfolio.

This position reports directly to the TMT Market Sector Director with additional indirect relationships with the TMT Business Development, TMT Practice, and Environmental Cross Sector Leadership teams and will collaborate extensively across Business Groups and regions to align environmental strategy with market objectives and client needs. The individual is expected to maintain strong client relationships and remain actively engaged in industry leadership and key project pursuits.

About HDR's TMT Market Sector

HDR is a global leader in architecture, engineering, environmental, and consulting services with a long-standing track record of successfully delivering mission-critical projects, including data centers around the world.

Our TMT teams provide comprehensive, end-to-end services ranging from site selection and due diligence through design, permitting, construction support, commissioning, retrofits, and operational optimization. We understand the unique requirements associated with mission-critical facilities and bring deep expertise in developing high-performing, future-ready campuses designed for reliability, performance, scalability, and operational resilience.

What sets HDR apart is the breadth and integration of our services. In addition to architecture and engineering, HDR provides stakeholder engagement, environmental planning and permitting, regulatory compliance, real estate services, utility coordination, acoustics, air quality, emissions consulting, and specialized technical advisory services. With global reach and multidisciplinary depth, HDR is uniquely positioned to help clients deliver rapidly expanding digital infrastructure programs while meeting environmental, regulatory, community, and operational objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

Market Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and implement HDR's environmental strategy for the TMT Market Sector.
• Support TMT market sector annual and long-range strategic planning initiatives.
• Identify emerging market trends, permitting challenges, and regulatory