HDR · 1 week ago
Senior Environmental Planner
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $152K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company that values inclusion and the impact of its employee-owners on the world. In the role of Senior Environmental Planner, you will manage the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents, supervise staff, and lead quality control efforts while promoting a culture of safety and efficiency.
ArchitectureConsulting
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Master's degree in environmental science or related field
10+ years of experience in environmental technical writing, CEQA & NEPA document preparation and substantial knowledge of endangered species act and regulatory permitting requirements
Experience with Microsoft Project and Teams
Previous consulting industry experience
Experience with California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and/or New Mexico markets
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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