Senior Environmental Planner

HDR

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 152,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in San Diego is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to manage large-scale CEQA & NEPA document preparation and lead sector activities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in environmental technical writing and a strong proficiency in project management and communication. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in environmental technical writing and CEQA & NEPA document preparation.
Proficient in dealing with environmental impact issues and associated permit processes.
Experience in consulting and working within California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and/or New Mexico markets.

Responsibilities

Manage preparation of CEQA & NEPA documents for various project types.
Supervise sector activities and recommend performance improvements.
Lead quality control and manage corrective measures when needed.

Skills

Environmental technical writing

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

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

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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?

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 implements 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 prioritizes 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.

Qualifications

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.)

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. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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