Senior Environmental Planner

Overview Join to apply for the Senior Environmental Planner role at HDR . 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: Each 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. 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 implement 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 prioritize 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 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 is $104,000 - $152,000 and 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.) Location Primary Location: United States-California-San Diego Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Riverside Industry Environment/Sciences Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Business Class Environmental Sci and Planning Job Posting Aug 27, 2025 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 HDR