Environmental Planner II (Transportation)

HDR, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks an Environmental Planner II in Honolulu to perform environmental analyses, prepare NEPA/HEPA documents, and coordinate permit applications for transportation projects.

You will interact with local and federal agencies, manage multiple assignments, and contribute to HDR's employee-owned culture with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental field or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years environmental experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex information and present clearly.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and research abilities.
• Familiarity with NEPA/HEPA and regulatory processes.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet client expectations.
• Commitment to an employee-owned culture at HDR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental analyses and prepare documentation and permit applications.
• Coordinate reviews, permitting, and agency consultations for regulatory compliance.
• Collect and evaluate project information via research, coordination, and site reviews.
• Prepare HEPA/NEPA-compliant environmental documents.
• Prepare and review technical studies and planning reports.
• Coordinate with agencies and specialists for regulatory consultations.
• Support public meetings, outreach, and hearings.
• Assist clients with permit strategy, coordination, and compliance.
• Perform GIS-based analyses and data collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Planning or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

GIS

Job description

In the role of Environmental Planner II, we'll count on you to:

• Conduct environmental analyses and prepare environmental documentation, permit applications, and regulatory submittals to support project delivery and compliance.
• Coordinate environmental reviews, permitting efforts, and agency consultations to satisfy federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Collect and evaluate project-related information through research, agency and stakeholder coordination, map reviews, site investigations, and land use analyses.
• Prepare environmental documents in accordance with the Hawaii Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Prepare and review technical studies, permit applications, environmental documents, and related planning reports.
• Coordinate with resource agencies and technical specialists to support consultations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 6E, and other applicable regulations.
• Support the planning and facilitation of public meetings, community outreach efforts, and public hearings.
• Assist public and private sector clients with permit strategy, coordination, acquisition, and compliance.
• Conduct data collection, GIS-based analyses, and environmental constraints assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Engineering, or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years environmental experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and present technical information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information and prepare clear, concise technical documents.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
• Working understanding of local planning frameworks, regulatory requirements, and project entitlement process and procedures.
• Familiarity with NEPA, HEPA, and associated resource consultations
• Proven effectiveness at managing and prioritizing competing assignments, maintaining schedules, meeting client expectations, and working collaboratively in a team environment.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

#LI-JC8

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?

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.

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.

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.) Honolulu, Hawaiii: $77,175 - $111,000

Primary Location: United States-Hawaii-Honolulu

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Environmental Planning

Job Posting: Sep 8, 2026