Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Colorado seeks a Senior Environmental Professional to support environmental permitting for power transmission and generation projects in the Western U.S. You will analyze NEPA requirements and prepare permits, working closely with engineers and clients.

The role emphasizes multitasking, collaboration, data management, geospatial mapping, and preparing technical reports, with applied experience in environmental analysis and permitting.

Qualifications

• Applied experience in environmental analysis and permitting for power projects.
• Ability to prepare permits and guide projects through NEPA processes.
• Comfort working with engineers, clients and resource specialists.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental permits for power transmission/generation projects.
• Guide projects through NEPA processes and document support.
• Analyze technical studies and assess environmental impacts.
• Collect, assimilate, and manage project data and GIS outputs.

Skills

Environmental permitting

NEPA process

Environmental analysis

Geospatial mapping

Data collection & management

Collaboration with engineers

Tools

GIS

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 electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR is looking to add a Senior Environmental Professional experienced in supporting environmental permitting of power transmission and generation projects in the Western U.S. to our friendly and highly collaborative Colorado team. Candidates that strive for excellence in their day-to-day work, technical practice, and careers; as well as those individuals that are interested in continuing to expand their knowledge through collaboration and continued learning will integrate nicely into our environmental planning practice. The successful candidate for this position will have applied experience in environmental analysis and permitting, with an emphasis on power generation and transmission projects and the ability to prepare/plan and analyze technical studies. They will understand permitting requirements and prepare permits, guide projects through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and prepare appropriate documents and similar reports. The successful candidate must have the ability to multitask, prioritize, and be well-organized and be proficient at working collaboratively with resource specialists, engineering teams, and clients to identify project needs. The Environmental Professional will help develop and screen project alternatives, assess environmental and social impacts, recommend mitigation commitments, and prepare technical reports in addition to collecting, assimilating, and managing data. Data may include the collection and development of geospatial mapping, research, and interviews with government agencies and clients.

• 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
• tuition reimbursement

Colorado: $92,236.00 - $152,570.00

Primary Location

United States-Colorado-Denver

Other Locations

• United States-Colorado-Durango
• United States-Colorado-Greenwood Village
• United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs
• United States-Colorado-Fort Collins
• United States-Colorado-Grand Junction

Schedule

Full-time

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.