Senior Environmental Planner — CEQA/NEPA Leader

HDR; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to lead CEQA/NEPA documentation and environmental planning efforts in California. You will supervise a team, coordinate staff, ensure high-quality deliverables, and engage in business development with a focus on client needs and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience in environmental planning, strong writing skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field.
• 10+ years in environmental technical writing, CEQA/NEPA document prep.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Experience working on projects in CA/NV/UT/AZ/NM markets.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

MS Office Suite

Writing and communication

Project management

Environmental impact assessment

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Staff supervision

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field

Master's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Teams

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to lead CEQA/NEPA documentation and environmental planning efforts in California. You will supervise a team, coordinate staff, ensure high-quality deliverables, and engage in business development with a focus on client needs and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience in environmental planning, strong writing skills, and proficiency with MS Office.