Environmental Planner 2

HDR, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Irvine, California is seeking an Environmental Planner 2 to work on a wide variety of environmental documentation projects.

You will conduct environmental research, write CEQA/NEPA documents, evaluate project impacts, and devise mitigating measures under supervision. This role requires a Bachelor's in Urban Planning (or related field), at least 5 years of planning experience, and proficiency with GIS and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field.
• 5+ years of planning and design experience.
• AICP certification desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Extensive graphics and report document production experience.
• Experience with GIS.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• May require the ability to travel.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Writes CEQA and NEPA documents and coordinates with environmental specialists.
• Performs environmental research and evaluates potential project impacts.
• Contributes to mitigation measures and integrates reports into deliverables.
• Under supervision of Senior Environmental Planner or Environmental Project Manager.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Leadership skills and team work

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Environmental Planner 2 include working on a wide variety of environmental documentation projects. Conducts environmental research; writes documents; evaluates potential impact of projects; devises mitigating measures. Working under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Planner or Environmental Project Manager, this position will be responsible for research and preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents, including coordination with environmental specialists preparing technical reports to be integrated into project deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in planning and design
• AICP certification desired
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Extensive graphics and report document production experience
• Experience with GIS
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
• May require the ability to travel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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 $76,000 - $113,000 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.)

Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-San Diego

Industry: Environment/Sciences

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting: Nov 21, 2025