Environmental Planner 2

HDR; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Environmental Planner to assist in preparing and managing local municipal permitting documents and submittals. You will coordinate the permitting schedule within the project design timeline and review technical permitting materials.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in environmental work, a Bachelor's in Environmental Science or related field, and proficiency with MS Office. HDR emphasizes an employee-owned culture and collaborative problem solving across disciplines.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and management of local municipal permitting documents and components.
• Prepare, plan, and manage permitting submittals from start to finish.
• Manage and coordinate permitting schedule for inclusion in overall project/design schedule.
• Review technical documentation related to permitting.
• Support and guide project managers, task leads, design leads, etc. through permitting processes.

Skills

Strong conceptual

Organizational abilities

Problem-solving

Research abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

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 building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Assist in preparation and management of local municipal permitting documents and components
• Prepare, plan, and manage permitting submittals from start to finish
• Manage and coordinate permitting schedule for inclusion in overall project/design schedule
• Review technical documentation related to permitting
• Support and guide project managers, task leads, design leads, etc. through permitting processes

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-Texas-Austin Other Locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Environmental Planning Job Posting: Aug 19, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.