Speed Rail Environmental Planner

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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 2, we'll count on you to:

• Primarily support the Environmental Lead for High Speed Rail early planning, but additionally support other areas of the Cascadia Program as needed, including resilience and climate work across projects
• Support environmental planning and assessment services for medium-to large-scale transportation, transit, and rail projects
• Support development of planning memos and reports related to environmental resources by compiling text from subject matter experts across disciplines
• Coordinate with environmental subject matter experts across disciplines
• Prepare for and participate in team, agency and public meetings and technical workshops
• Coordinate with program GIS lead for data layer compilation and map production
• Manage environmental team calendaring and prepare meeting agendas, meeting materials and meeting notes
• Draft responses to comments труда from project partners, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
• Apply content of technical work for use in communication with a variety of audiences
• 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
• Conduct environmental impact assessments
• Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings
• Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documents
• Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition and compliance for wetland impacts, bridge construction, and threatened/endangered species
• Perform other duties as needed

• Demonstrated ability to connect the dots between seemingly disparate elements of a project
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complexity and Spin ambiguity in a changing regulatory environment
• Is proactive and asks questions for clarification
• Proficiency with ArcGIS and map-based analysis

• 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…