Environmental Planner 2

Environmental Planner 2

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? 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Working on a wide variety of environmental documentation projects.
• Conducting environmental research; writing documents; evaluating potential impact of projects; devising mitigating measures.
• Working under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Planner or Environmental Project Manager, this position will be responsible for research and preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents, including coordination with environmental specialists preparing technical reports to be integrated into project deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in planning and design.
• AICP certification desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Extensive graphics and report document production experience.
• Experience with GIS.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• May require the ability to travel.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe:

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment:

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $76,000 - $113,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary

Location:

United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations:
United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-San Diego

Industry: Environment/Sciences

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting:
Nov 21, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.