Senior Environmental Permitting Lead – Power & Transmission

HDR, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Environmental Professional to support environmental permitting of power transmission and generation projects in the Western U.S., with a focus on Colorado. You will apply environmental analysis, prepare permits, guide projects through NEPA, and collaborate with resource specialists, engineering teams, and clients to define needs and evaluate options.

The role demands ten years of experience, strong writing and communication, and the ability to manage data, develop project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field.
• Ten years of technical and/or field experience in complex environmental planning projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting for power transmission and generation projects in the Western U.S.
• Prepare permits and guide projects through the NEPA process and related reports.
• Collaborate with resource specialists, engineering teams, and clients to identify project needs and alternatives.
• Develop and screen project alternatives and prepare technical reports and data analyses.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

GIS/CAD understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Environmental Professional to support environmental permitting of power transmission and generation projects in the Western U.S., with a focus on Colorado. You will apply environmental analysis, prepare permits, guide projects through NEPA, and collaborate with resource specialists, engineering teams, and clients to define needs and evaluate options.

The role demands ten years of experience, strong writing and communication, and the ability to manage data, develop project