Environmental Planner 1

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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 currently has an opening for an Environmental Planner to join our team in Dallas, Texas to plan and assist in small, medium, and large-size transportation environmental planning, permitting, and compliance projects across the metroplex in North Texas.

In the role of Environmental Planner 1, we'll count on you to:

• Prepare, plan, and analyze/review NEPA and other technical documents/reports for roadway, aviation, and transit clients and will be familiar with TXDOT, FTA, and FAA NEPA documentation
• Review mapping (GIS/CAD), studies, and regulations, and assist in preparing environmental compliance documents
• Assist closely in planning, implementation, preparation and participation of public participation and consultation/outreach to federal, state and local government agencies and regional stakeholders.
• Assist senior staff in environmental task assignments such as project management tasks including developing and managing budgets, schedules, and quality of products.
• Work independently and/or as part of a collaborative team in conjunction with technical and professional teams from local and regional offices
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 3 years of experience in comprehensive NEPA project development and permitting projects is required.
• Proficient in geospatial analysis and mapping skills (ArcGIS)
• Experience managing environmental permitting and environmental documents for transportation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements of NEPA for both FHWA, FAA, and FTA projects.
• Staff management experience beneficial
• Previous environmental planning experience
• Candidates local to the Dallas, TX area preferred

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Resources or Planning
• Experienced in MS Office Suite
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
• 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.