Senior Environmental Planner – Hawaii Projects & Permitting

HDR; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Environmental Planner II to contribute to a wide range of environmental planning, documentation, and permitting projects across Hawaiʻi. You will work with senior planners, project managers, and clients to deliver clear technical reports and planning studies.

Responsibilities include preparing NEPA/343 documents, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and mentoring junior staff, all while supporting a culture of quality and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, urban and regional planning, environmental science, geography, natural resources, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant environmental planning, documentation, permitting, or regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience with HS R 343 and NEPA documents and environmental permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental review documents under Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes Chapter 343, NEPA, and other applicable requirements.
• Conduct environmental and land-use research and develop mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with specialists and integrate findings into environmental documents.
• Support permitting and agency consultations for federal, state, and county requirements.
• Mentor junior planning staff and assist with workload planning.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, urban and regional planning, environmental science, geography, natural resources, or a closely related field

Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, urban and regional planning, or a related field

AICP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS

Microsoft Project

Document production and technical graphics

Job description

HDR is seeking an Environmental Planner II to contribute to a wide range of environmental planning, documentation, and permitting projects across Hawaiʻi. You will work with senior planners, project managers, and clients to deliver clear technical reports and planning studies.

Responsibilities include preparing NEPA/343 documents, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and mentoring junior staff, all while supporting a culture of quality and environmental stewardship.