HDR · 1 day ago
Environmental Planner 2
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$84K/yr - $137K/yr
5+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. As an Environmental Planner 2, you will work within the Transportation Business Group to conduct environmental assessments and prepare necessary documentation for regulatory compliance, contributing to sustainable transportation solutions.
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Responsibilities
Work as a key member of a team with ability to write and create an environmental document for CEQA and/or NEPA clearance, analyze and review technical studies, permit applications or similar reports in a collaborative setting involving a multitude of technical experts
Prepare and oversee research and investigations of technical environmental topics to understand the constraints and opportunities and determine the potential impact findings in accordance with regulatory requirements
Conduct environmental impact assessments
Collect project-related data, which may include research, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, and land use
Prepare constraints mapping
Work with Caltrans, FHWA, MTC, BART, VTA, FTA, FRA, FAA or other transportation agencies and follow their guidance to complete the appropriate level of analysis
Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings
Organized to maintain day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the project team and client representatives, support technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and maintain client satisfaction
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field
A minimum of 5 years environmental experience
Proficiency with MS Office Suite
Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Experience working on CEQA and/or NEPA documentation for transportation related projects: trails, streets, highways, transit, rail and aviation
Master's Degree
Experience working with Caltrans
Experience managing tasks, staff and projects
Experience working with Transportation/Transit Agencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present in front of clients and the public
Proficiency with GIS and MS Office Suite
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
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