Senior Environmental Planner

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Washington, Seattle
Mar 30, 2026
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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future. 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 Senior Environmental Planner, we'll count on you to: Plan and direct medium- to large-size planning and environmental compliance projects Perform complex assignments, making independent decisions on problems and methods Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documents Direct work of others in completion of required studies, documents and reports Demonstrate extensive public participation, agency coordination, planning and programming experience Mentor junior planning staff Perform other duties as needed *HDR offers a hybrid work model that requires at least 3 days a week in office.* Preferred Qualifications AICP certification Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field A minimum of 10 years technical and/or field experience in complex environmental planning projects Proficiency with MS Office Suite Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities Technical and/or field experience dealing with environmental impact issues, associated permit processes and documentation preparation/review 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 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.) {Bellevue/Seattle/Everett, WA}: $124,488- $177,840 {Spokane, WA}: $98,553- $140,790 {Gig Harbor, WA}: $114,114- $163,020 {Olympia, WA}: $103,740- $148,200 Primary Location : United States-Washington-Seattle Other Locations : United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor Industry : Environment/Sciences Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Environmental Sci and Planning Job Posting : Mar 30, 2026