Senior Environmental Planner

HDR is committed to employee ownership and an inclusive environment where every individual is valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities. We continually consider our impact on the world. Overview In the role of Senior Environmental Planner , we’ll count on you to help shape environmental review and permitting strategies, coordinate with clients and project teams, and contribute to environmental planning documents to support reliable, resilient and sustainable power projects. Responsibilities Direct environmental review permit preparation and acquisition on projects, including identification of permitting triggers, acquisition strategy, and permitting risks. Coordinate closely with clients, technical project staff, and agency reviewers from project initiation to project completion. Contribute as an author and/or strategic advisor on environmental planning documents such as SEPA/NEPA Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments, and SEPA Checklists. Work independently as well as direct, mentor, and train mid- and junior-level staff. Provide quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) review of environmental review permitting documents prepared by others. Prepare scope and fee estimates, direct staff during project execution, and monitor scope, schedule, and budget for tasks as environmental permitting task lead. Engage with regulatory agencies on behalf of clients to achieve regulatory compliance for projects. Project activities or permitting regimes may include Local land use permits, including Shoreline Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Special Use Permits, etc. Local development permits, including Building Permits, Clear & Grade Permits, Street use/ROW permits, etc. Clean Water Act/Rivers and Harbors Act Permitting WDFW Hydraulic Project Approvals Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications AICP OR NAEP CEP certification desired. Leadership skills and ability to manage in a team environment. Public speaking and strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated track record of federal, state, and local permitting in Washington state. Experience successfully permitting complex site development and linear projects (e.g., transmission lines, pipelines, etc.). 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. 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.) Locations: Bellevue/Seattle/Everett, WA; Spokane, WA; Gig Harbor, WA; Olympia, WA; Remote options may apply. Details Primary Location: United States-Washington-Seattle Other Locations: United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor Industry: Environment/Sciences Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Environmental Sci and Planning Job Posting: Apr 10, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr