Environmental Planner 2

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Irvine, CA seeks an Environmental Planner 2 to prepare comprehensive CEQA and NEPA documents for transportation, water, and energy projects. You will conduct environmental research, assess impacts, and draft mitigation measures to support project delivery.

Under supervision, you will coordinate with environmental specialists to integrate reports. A Bachelor’s in Environmental Science and 5+ years’ experience are expected along with strong writing and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field.
• 5+ years environmental experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CEQA and NEPA documentation for transportation, water, renewable energy, utilities, and land use development.
• Conduct environmental research; write documents; evaluate potential environmental impact; draft mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with environmental specialists to integrate reports into project deliverables.

Skills

Research skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every 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.
We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Environmental Planner2 include:

Preparing the full range of CEQA and NEPA documentation for a wide variety of projects, including transportation, water, renewable energy, utilities, and land use development

Conducts environmental research; writes documents; evaluates potential environmental impact of projects; drafts environmental mitigation 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.

Keywords: Environmental Planner 2, Environmental, CEQA, NEPA, Transportation, Water, Renewable Energy, Utilities, Land Use Development

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to interact with various design teams
• Excellent research, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills and innovative ideas
• Works well with different personalities
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

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.

Primary Location

United States-California-Irvine

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Oct 1, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.