About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, environmental, architecture, and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, environmental and regulatory leaders, and sustainability/green infrastructure experts. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world; that ideas inspire positive change; that coloring outside the lines can result in fresh perspectives and best practices; and that attention to small details yields successful projects. We also believe that environmental practices of the past need to progress in parallel with evolving perceptions of future human and natural environments' needs, as well as with changes in State and federal regulatory guidance and courtroom findings. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward and that our planning team is stronger when we grow together.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR seeks a mid-level planner (Environmental Planner 2) with broad and proven experience in environmental impact assessment for a range of different project types. This individual will plan and direct small- to large-sized environmental tasks for HDR's water resources, flood control, water/wastewater treatment, renewable energy, transportation, and power projects, as well as support other HDR programs, as needed.

The primary duties of the Environmental Planner 2 include working on a wide variety of environmental documents and having a thorough understanding of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). With support and oversight by Senior staff, this position will be responsible for research and preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents, including coordination with environmental specialists preparing individual resource sections or technical reports to be integrated into project deliverables.

Ideal candidates should have several years of experience with an aptitude to grow within a highly diversified, collaborative, and cohesive team. Growth includes an interest to learn and develop individually, to help other team members to grow and develop, and to support broader growth as a team. Candidate must be a doer able to work closely with our team and clients and think strategically. Other specific job duties and skills required include:

• Leading desktop collection and synthesis of environmental and/or project data, primarily including authoring descriptions of projects and alternatives.
• With senior staff support, preparing draft and final environmental reports, studies, and technical reports to be integrated into project deliverables
• Processing, categorizing, and summarizing public comments
• Review and stay up to date on current environmental regulations and changing practices, especially in regard to CEQA and NEPA
• Collect, track and manage project records that may become part of a public administrative record
• Work closely with team members to prepare and facilitate publicly accessible and technically accurate documentation
• Assess effects of projects on CEQA/NEPA resource areas, and support clients in development of mitigation, as necessary
• Participate in client and State/federal agency coordination
• Assist in preparation and participation in public/client meetings
• Assist senior staff in environmental task assignments, as requested
• Support multi-layer QC practices
• Perform other duties as needed

This candidate must be highly collaborative in all functions. An understanding of the CA regulatory environment and ability to negotiate regulatory strategy is a plus. Experience in managing or acting as assistant or deputy project manager on environmental projects is also a plus.

The position is intended to support the continued and long-term growth of the Northern California Environmental Sciences and Planning team. This position is expected to be in-person in one of our larger, regional offices, preferably located in

Sacramento, Folsom, or Walnut Creek, CA, as a member of our Environmental Sciences & Planning team in our Water Business Group.

Keywords: Environmental Planner 2, environmental, CEQA, NEPA

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in Environmental Science, Environmental/Community Planning, or related field;
• Demonstrated knowledge of CEQA, NEPA and how they coordinate with the environmental permitting processes;
• Experience managing CEQA and NEPA-specific projects;
• PMP certification

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years environmental experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• 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.