Environmental Planner 1

HDR • Fort Collins, CO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

HDR is looking for an Environmental Planner I to support utility clients with environmental compliance, construction permitting, and local planning and permitting approvals. This role has a primary focus on construction stormwater management permitting and compliance, with supplemental work supporting local land use and planning approvals, development permitting, construction and right-of-way permitting, floodplain permitting, wetland permitting, public outreach, and wildlife compliance support.
In this role, the candidate would be expected to:
Review local, State, and Federal regulations for applicability to projects
Review engineering design packages for environmental / local permitting compliance
Develop permitting matrices and timelines – for integration into client templates or overall schedules
Review engineering plans, mapping (GIS/CAD), local land use regulations and permit conditions, and assist in preparing environmental compliance documents
Manage simple permitting efforts, and support project manager with more complex permitting:
Compile permitting submittals inclusive of client provided and HDR produced documents, studies, or reports.
Facilitate comment response across multiple disciplines and project stakeholders
Upload and track permitting submittals through jurisdictional permitting portals
Concisely communicate permit conditions and requirements to client representatives and their contractors
Effectively communicate over phone, email, or messaging platforms
Accommodate changing project schedules and scopes – shifting attention as needed.
Manage tasks between competing project interests; track personal workload with support of supervisor.
Support ongoing project compliance through construction (reviewing inspection reports, attending routine calls, post-construction site visits and documentation)
Perform pre-construction and post-construction site visits
The candidate would work with an experienced team including other environmental scientists, planners, and project managers of varying experience and backgrounds. Candidate responsibilities would evolve to include:
Coordinating directly with client and permitting approval agencies representing HDR
Directing internal resources/supporting staff (CAD/GIS, wildlife biologists, land agents, public outreach)
Coordinating/attending field visits
Communicating project scope and permit conditions to supporting staff
Overseeing deliverable production
Managing deliverable production and distribution and conduct file management per client and internal specifications
Development of figures and map sets in coordination with GIS/CAD staff
Lead erosion control and grading permit document production including plan and report development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Resources or Planning
• Experienced in MS Office Suite
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Ability to safely drive around the State either in personal car or Company rental is a must.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Capable of reading and understanding engineering plans for utility or land development projects
• Experience working on behalf of utilities clients
• Experience in local permitting or agency review processes.
• Strong technical writing skills, including experience drafting agency correspondence memorandums and emails, permit applications, and other project documentation.
• Experience on active construction sites.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in an environment with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort and enthusiasm interacting with a variety of individuals will help foster successful career growth.

Responsibilities

• Review local, State, and Federal regulations for applicability to projects
• Review engineering design packages for environmental / local permitting compliance
• Develop permitting matrices and timelines – for integration into client templates or overall schedules
• Review engineering plans, mapping (GIS/CAD), local land use regulations and permit conditions, and assist in preparing environmental compliance documents
• Manage simple permitting efforts, and support project manager with more complex permitting
• Compile permitting submittals inclusive of client provided and HDR produced documents, studies, or reports.
• Facilitate comment response across multiple disciplines and project stakeholders
• Upload and track permitting submittals through jurisdictional permitting portals
• Concisely communicate permit conditions and requirements to client representatives and their contractors
• Effectively communicate over phone, email, or messaging platforms
• Accommodate changing project schedules and scopes – shifting attention as needed.
• Manage tasks between competing project interests; track personal workload with support of supervisor.
• Support ongoing project compliance through construction (reviewing inspection reports, attending routine calls, post-construction site visits and documentation)
• Perform pre-construction and post-construction site visits
• Coordinating directly with client and permitting approval agencies representing HDR
• Directing internal resources/supporting staff (CAD/GIS, wildlife biologists, land agents, public outreach)
• Coordinating/attending field visits
• Communicating project scope and permit conditions to supporting staff
• Overseeing deliverable production
• Managing deliverable production and distribution and conduct file management per client and internal specifications
• Development of figures and map sets in coordination with GIS/CAD staff
• Lead erosion control and grading permit document production including plan and report development.

Benefits

• 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.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities
• 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.
• Team understands the value of expanding individual work portfolios and experience to keep job duties interesting and achieve career sustainability and growth.
• Healthy work-life balance that focuses on quality of service to our clients and participation in recurrent meetings while allowing for flexibility in work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level