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Senior Regulatory Specialist

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Ohio, Cleveland
Aug 08, 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. HDR has an opportunity for an experienced professional to join our water quality and regulatory support team in the Pennsylvania-Ohio-West Virginia-Delaware (PA-OH-WV-DE) Area. This position will be based out of HDR's Cleveland office. The water quality group works within HDR's Utility Management Services (UMS) business class, which provides leadership to develop, coordinate, monitor, and improve technical services for municipal water and wastewater utility support services. Candidates for this position should desire a role in the water/wastewater engineering industry that includes working closely with both our clients and internal staff to build successful teams. The Senior Regulatory Specialist will work on municipal and private utility projects where water quality regulations impact or drive projects for HDR's regional or national clients. A thorough understanding of water quality regulations and programs is needed. Technical duties developing and implementing compliance strategies to mitigate regulatory impacts; include independently reviewing NPDES permits, Total Maximum Daily Load Studies, and new or pending regulations from the context of representing regulated clients; reviewing and analyzing water quality and hydrologic data; applying water quality models; and directing others. The Senior Regulatory Specialist will also be expected to formally and informally train and mentor staff with respect to Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Act requirements and how they impact HDR's clients. The ideal technical background includes: NPDES permitting Integrated Planning Water quality standards TMDL assessments and critique Receiving water evaluations Water quality data management and assessment Affordability analyses Variance and site-specific criteria development Nutrient trading Watershed management Biological assessment Other specific responsibilities include representing clients in regulatory interactions and as the primary line of communication, report writing and preparation, project management (technical staffing, budget and schedule control) and coordination with small to medium sized project teams. The candidate will also support marketing efforts, be involved with client management for clients in a several state area, and work closely with water quality, marketing, and local operations leaders to achieve established business development goals. Candidate will also maintain visibility and promote the water quality strategic practice in professional/technical organizations. He/she will support project teams to pursue and complete regulatory/water quality related projects and support growth of the regulatory/water quality strategic practice. Excellent communication skills required, both written and interpersonal (spoken). Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Water Resource Science, Environmental Science, or related field 20+ years within the municipal, industrial, or public agency sector with experience from a regulated entity perspect Strong technical background and experience in the areas listed above Proven leadership and mentoring skills Excellent environmental writing and communication skills Keywords: NPDES Permitting, Water Quality Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, TMDL Assessments, Water Quality Standards, Integrated Planning, Water Quality Modeling, Hydrologic Data Analysis, Watershed Management, Biological Assessment, Nutrient Trading, Receiving Water Evaluations, Water Quality Data Management, Environmental Compliance, Wastewater Engineering, Water Utilities, Wastewater Utilities, Municipal Utilities, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Environmental Consulting, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, Team Leadership, Staff Mentoring, Client Management, Technical Writing, Report Writing, Business Development, Environmental Permitting, Regulatory Strategy, Environmental Policy, Utility Management Services, Water Resource Management, Environmental Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Leadership, Compliance Monitoring, Technical Leadership. #LI-EH1 Required 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 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. 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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Pay Transparency Cleveland}: $106,820 - $152,600. Primary Location : United States-Ohio-Cleveland Industry : Water Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Utility Management Services Job Posting : Aug 7, 2026