Environmental Planner 2

HDR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employee ownership culture

Pay transparency

Job summary

HDR, Irvine, CA, seeks an Environmental Planner 2 to prepare CEQA and NEPA documents across transportation, water, and energy projects. You will conduct research, evaluate impacts, and draft mitigation measures under supervision, contributing to HDR's inclusive, employee-owned culture.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Environmental Science and at least 5 years of environmental experience, with strong MS Office skills and teamwork 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

• Preparing the full range of CEQA and NEPA documentation for projects across transportation, water, renewable energy, utilities, and land use development.
• Conducts environmental research; writes documents; evaluates environmental impact; drafts mitigation measures.
• Under supervision of a Senior Environmental Planner or Environmental Project Manager, researches and prepares CEQA/NEPA documents and coordinates with environmental specialists.

Skills

Research

Project management

Communication

Critical thinking

Self-starter

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Meeting deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

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 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

• 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
• Self-starter
• Great time management 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.

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 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.) {Pay Transparency }: $84,000 - $126,000

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 Planning Job Posting:Oct 1, 2026

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