Senior Environmental Planner

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner in Seattle to manage and direct environmental review processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and a strong background in permitting within Washington state. This position will also involve mentoring mid and junior-level staff, contributing to environmental planning documents, and ensuring project compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 10 years of technical experience in complex environmental planning projects required.
• AICP or NAEP CEP certification is desired.
• Must have a demonstrated track record in permitting in Washington state.

Responsibilities

• Direct environmental review permit preparation and acquisition.
• Coordinate closely with clients and technical project staff.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Strong verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

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

- Direct environmental review permit preparation and acquisition on projects, including identification permitting triggers, acquisition strategy, permitting risks, etc.
- Coordinate closely with clients, technical project staff, and agency reviewers from project initiation to project completion.
- Contribute as an author and/or strategic advisor on environmental planning documents such as SEPA/NEPA Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments, and SEPA Checklists.
- Work independently as well as direct, mentor, and train mid- and junior-level staff.
- Provide quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) review of environmental review permitting documents prepared by others.
- Prepare scope and fee estimates, direct staff during project execution, and monitor scope, schedule, and budget for tasks as environmental permitting task lead.
- Engage with regulatory agencies on behalf of clients to achieve regulatory compliance for projects.
Project activities or permitting regimes may include:
- Local land use permits, including Shoreline Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Special Use Permits, etc.
- Local development permits, including Building Permits, Clear & Grade Permits,Street use/ROW permits, etc.
- Clean Water Act/Rivers and Harbors Act Permitting
- WDFW Hydraulic Project Approvals

-Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

•AICP OR NAEP CEP certification desired
•Leadership skills and ability to manage in a team environment.
•Public speaking and strong verbal and written communication skills.
•Demonstrated track record of federal, state, and local permitting in Washington state
•Experience successfully permitting complex site development and linear projects (e.g., transmission lines, pipelines, etc.)

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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.

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.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-Washington-Seattle

Other Locations

Other Locations

: United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Apr 1, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

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

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