Environmental Permitting Planner I (Hybrid/Remote Options)

HDR; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Environmental Planner I to support utility clients with environmental compliance, permitting, and local planning approvals. The role emphasizes construction stormwater permitting and compliance, with additional duties in land use, development permitting, and right-of-way processes.

The candidate will work with an experienced team of environmental scientists, planners, and project managers, with opportunities to grow into broader permitting responsibilities across projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Resources or Planning.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Self-starter with initiative and teamwork.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Review local, state, and Federal regulations for applicability to projects.
• Review engineering design packages for environmental/local permitting compliance.
• Develop permitting matrices and timelines for client templates and schedules.
• Prepare environmental compliance documents and map conditions.
• Manage simple permitting and support complex permitting.
• Coordinate with client and agencies representing HDR.
• Lead field coordination and development of figures/maps with GIS/CAD staff.
• Assist with post-construction site visits and documentation.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Self-starter

Strong writing skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Resources or Planning

Tools

GIS/CAD

Job description

HDR is seeking an Environmental Planner I to support utility clients with environmental compliance, permitting, and local planning approvals. The role emphasizes construction stormwater permitting and compliance, with additional duties in land use, development permitting, and right-of-way processes.

The candidate will work with an experienced team of environmental scientists, planners, and project managers, with opportunities to grow into broader permitting responsibilities across projects and