Senior Environmental Planner

HDR; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm is looking for a Senior Environmental Planner in California to manage CEQA and NEPA document preparations. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in environmental planning and a degree in Environmental Science. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. This position supports a culture of employee ownership and inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in complex environmental planning projects.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage CEQA & NEPA document preparation for various projects.
• Supervise and coordinate assigned sector activities.
• Lead quality control and mentoring efforts within the team.

Skills

Technical writing

Environmental planning

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Master’s degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Teams

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Environmental Planner role at HDR.

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 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.

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

• Manage the preparation of large-scale CEQA & NEPA documents for a wide-range of project types/sectors.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of assigned sector; recommend measures to improve performance and increase efficiency; manage staff utilization and profitability.
• Track personnel actions and staff development including support for recruiting and hiring and training measures for assigned staff.
• Lead sector quality control, including assurance that quality work is planned and organized through a pro-active project management system, and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Provide hands-on mentoring and team participation to create a bridge between technical resources and client requirements and ensure there is appropriate leadership and supervision engaged on technical assignments.
• Work with client development leadership to prioritize the marketing and business development efforts of the organization and prioritize business efforts that provide maximum return on investment.
• Champion a quality-culture within the sector organization, and within production teams, serving the sector’s clients.
• Direct the technical messaging and professional attendance at professional organizations and industry events.
• Promote the Drive to Zero culture where safety of staff and clients is paramount.
• Interpret, implement, and enforce company policies.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in environmental science or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental technical writing, CEQA & NEPA document preparation and substantial knowledge of endangered species act and regulatory permitting requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Teams
• Previous consulting industry experience
• Experience with California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and/or New Mexico markets

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years technical and/or field experience in complex environmental planning projects
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
• Technical and/or field experience dealing with environmental impact issues, associated permit processes and documentation preparation/review
• 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 is $104,000 - $152,000 and 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.)

Location

Primary Location: United States-California-San Diego

Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Riverside

Industry

Environment/Sciences

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting

Aug 27, 2025

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.