Environmental Planner II

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Environmental Planner II, we'll count on you to:

• Work on a wide variety of environmental permitting, compliance, and natural resources projects as they relate to water resources, transmission, renewable energy, and other infrastructure projects.
• Collect project-related data, which may include research, support communication with government agencies and clients, review GIS data and maps, and interpret land use code.
• In coordination with the project team (project managers, GIS, and engineers), assist in preparation and review of technical studies, permit applications, and similar reports/documents for local, state, and Federal permitting efforts.
• Contribute as an author on environmental planning documents such as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments and Categorical Exclusions.
• Independently and collaboratively plan, execute, and complete environmental permitting tasks.
• Engage in building and supporting client relationships, developing technical and fee proposals, as well as responses to RFPs related to environmental services
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of related experience
• Local candidates preferred 
• Experience with GIS software
• Demonstrated familiarity with natural resource elements of planning especially related to Federal and/or state/local regulations
• Basic understanding of local, state and federal government programs and processes
• Knowledge of the environmental impact of planning decisions on communities
• Familiarity with the legal foundation for land use regulation
• Valid Idaho State Driver’s license (occasional travel may be needed for project visits or in-person meetings). 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality