Senior Integrated Water Resource Planner / Engineer

HDR; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Senior Integrated Water Resources Planner or Engineer based in Houston, Texas. This role requires significant leadership and technical expertise in water resources planning and environmental compliance projects.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field, with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation ranges from $100,000 to $195,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental planning projects.
• Proficiency in compliance documentation preparation and review.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving, and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct medium to large environmental projects.
• Prepare and analyze compliance documents.
• Direct others in completing required studies and reports.
• Engage in public participation and agency coordination.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technical expertise in water resources planning

Project management

Excellent writing and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

HDR is seeking a senior integrated water resources planner or engineer to join our Water Resources team in Houston, Texas. Candidates should have leadership experience and technical expertise in integrated planning for water supply, flood risk management, coastal storm risk, environmental restoration, and navigation infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct medium‑to‑large planning and environmental compliance projects for federal agencies.
• Prepare, plan, and analyze compliance documents.
• Direct the work of others to complete required studies, documents, and reports.
• Demonstrate extensive public participation, agency coordination, planning, and programming experience.
• Perform other duties as needed to support project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of technical and/or field experience in complex environmental planning projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with 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.
• Self‑starter attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with federal plan formulation requirements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation ranging from $100,000 to $195,000, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographic location. Health, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement are among the benefits offered.

Location and Compensation

Primary Location: United States‑Texas‑Houston

Compensation: $100,000–$195,000 (full‑time, regular position)

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiliated Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.