Senior Water Resources Strategy & Planning Lead

HDR; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR is seeking a senior integrated water resources planner or engineer to join our Water Resources team in Houston, Texas. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in complex environmental planning projects and strong leadership skills.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $100,000 to $195,000, along with health benefits, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. This is a full-time, regular position with responsibilities including directing planning projects, preparing compliance documents, and ensuring public participation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of technical and/or field experience in complex environmental planning projects.
• Experience dealing with environmental impact issues, associated permit processes, and documentation preparation/review.

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technical expertise in integrated planning

Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Excellent writing and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field

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 at least 10 years of experience in complex environmental planning projects and strong leadership skills.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $100,000 to $195,000, along with health benefits, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. This is a full-time, regular position with responsibilities including directing planning projects, preparing compliance documents, and ensuring public participation.