About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Environmental Planner 1, we’ll count on you to:
- Work with multi-disciplinary project teams during the project development phase of transportation projects and for siting studies, land use and transportation plans, alternatives analysis, impact assessments, and regulatory approvals.
- Support the preparation of categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, environmental impact studies and other technical reports
- Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documents
- Effectively manage the scope, schedule, and budget of tasks.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data which may include research (demographic, socioeconomic, land use), interviews, map reviews, field investigations and summarize it in written format and in tables, charts and maps.
- Monitor compliance with environmental mitigation commitments
- Prepare concise readable documentation for public consumption.
- Contribute to the development of stakeholder and public involvement plans.
- Assist in preparation for and participate in workshops, charettes, public information meetings and hearings
- Support the development of HDR’s Transportation and Environmental Planning practice in New York by contributing to proposal efforts and other business development activities.
- Perform other duties as needed
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- BA or BS in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science or closely related field.
- Ability to read, interpret and apply federal, state, and local planning and environmental regulations in the transportation planning field.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, work cross-functionally, and think critically and strategically.
- MS Office, CAD, ArcInfo/ArcView
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in environmental planning, transportation planning and/or environmental science.
- AICP
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn’t only about who you work for it’s also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $67,200 – $96,000 annually/hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)