Primary ResponsibilitiesHDR is looking to add a Senior Environmental Professional experienced in supporting environmental permitting of power transmission and generation projects in the Western U.S. to our friendly and highly collaborative Colorado team. Candidates that strive for excellence in their day-to-day work, technical practice, and careers; as well as those individuals that are interested in continuing to expand their knowledge through collaboration and continued learning will integrate nicely into our environmental planning practice.
The successful candidate for this position will have applied experience in environmental analysis and permitting, with an emphasis on power generation and transmission projects and the ability to prepare/plan and analyze technical studies. They will understand permitting requirements and prepare permits, guide projects through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and prepare appropriate documents and similar reports. The successful candidate must have the ability to multitask, prioritize, and be well-organized and be proficient at working collaboratively with resource specialists, engineering teams, and clients to identify project needs. The Environmental Professional will help develop and screen project alternatives, assess environmental and social impacts, recommend mitigation commitments, and prepare technical reports in addition to collecting, assimilating, and managing data. Data may include the collection and development of geospatial mapping, research, and interviews with government agencies and clients.
Preferred Qualifications - Minimum of ten (10) years of experience with delivering permitting support for infrastructure projects, including the development or review of relevant technical reports such as environmental impact technical reports, survey findings reports, compliance documentation, or similar required.
- Demonstrated ability to participate collaboratively on project teams and diverse technical teams.
- Maintain effective relationships with internal and external clients and project stakeholders.
- Good organizational and data handling skills.
- Experience with or demonstrated understanding of GIS or CAD software.
- Graphics development experience preferred but not required.
- Self-motivated, positive, flexible, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to accept internal and external feedback, and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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QualificationsRequired Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field
- A minimum of 10 years technical and/or field experience in complex environmental planning projects
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
- Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
- Technical and/or field experience dealing with environmental impact issues, associated permit processes and documentation preparation/review
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
