HDR

Senior Environmental Planner

HDR • $110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field
  • 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 experience with environmental impact issues and permit processes
  • Commitment to an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Manage preparation of large-scale CEQA & NEPA documents for diverse projects
  • Supervise and coordinate assigned sector activities to enhance performance
  • Track personnel actions and support staff development and training
  • Lead quality control efforts to ensure high standards in project management
  • Mentor team members to bridge technical resources and client needs
  • Collaborate with leadership on marketing and business development priorities
  • Promote a quality culture within the sector and production teams
  • Direct technical messaging and represent the organization at industry events
  • Champion safety culture prioritizing staff and client well-being
  • Interpret and enforce company policies

Benefits

  • Employee-owned culture
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Engagement in diverse and impactful projects
  • Supportive team environment
  • Focus on safety and quality in the workplace
Full Job Description
In the role of Senior Environmental Planner, we'll count on you to:

  • Manage the preparation of large-scale CEQA & NEPA documents for a wide-range of project types/sectors.
  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of assigned sector; recommend measures to improve performance and increase efficiency; manage staff utilization and profitability.
  • Track personnel actions and staff development including support for recruiting and hiring and training measures for assigned staff.
  • Lead sector quality control, including assurance that quality work is planned and organized through a pro-active project management system, and implements corrective measures as needed.
  • Provide hands-on mentoring and team participation to create a bridge between technical resources and client requirements and ensure there is appropriate leadership and supervision engaged on technical assignments.
  • Work with client development leadership to prioritize the marketing and business development efforts of the organization and prioritizes business efforts that provide maximum return on investment.
  • Champion a quality-culture within the sector organization, and within production teams, serving the sector's clients.
  • Direct the technical messaging and professional attendance at professional organizations and industry events.
  • Promote the Drive to Zero culture where safety of staff and clients is paramount.
  • Interpret, implement, and enforce company policies.
  • Perform other duties as needed


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in environmental science or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in environmental technical writing, CEQA & NEPA document preparation and substantial knowledge of endangered species act and regulatory permitting requirements.
  • Experience with Microsoft Project and Teams
  • Previous consulting industry experience
  • Experience with California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and/or New Mexico markets


Qualifications

Required 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


About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Size
10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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