Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

Taleo Social Sourcing • Denver, CO

21h

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Senior Environmental Professional to support environmental permitting for power transmission and generation projects in the Western United States as part of its Colorado environmental planning team. The role involves environmental analysis and permitting, preparing and planning technical studies, understanding permitting requirements, preparing permits, guiding projects through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, and preparing associated documents and reports.

The successful candidate will help develop and screen project alternatives, assess environmental and social impacts, recommend mitigation commitments, prepare technical reports, and collect, assimilate, and manage project data. Data work may include developing geospatial mapping and conducting research and interviews with government agencies and clients. The position requires effective collaboration with resource specialists, engineering teams, clients, and other project stakeholders, along with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• At least 10 years of technical and/or field experience in complex environmental planning projects.
• Technical and/or field experience addressing environmental impact issues, associated permit processes, and preparation or review of documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and research abilities.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized.
• Commitment to active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.
• Ability to collaborate with project teams and diverse technical teams.

Nice To Haves

• At least 10 years of experience delivering permitting support for infrastructure projects, including developing or reviewing environmental impact technical reports, survey findings reports, compliance documentation, or similar materials.
• Experience with or demonstrated understanding of GIS or CAD software.
• Graphics development experience.
• Self-motivated, positive, flexible, and team-oriented approach; willingness to accept feedback and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting for power transmission and generation projects in the Western United States.
• Plan and analyze technical studies and prepare environmental permits and related documentation.
• Guide projects through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and prepare appropriate documents and reports.
• Help develop and screen project alternatives.
• Assess environmental and social impacts and recommend mitigation commitments.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Collect, assimilate, and manage project data, including geospatial mapping, research, and interviews with government agencies and clients.
• Collaborate with resource specialists, engineering teams, clients, and project stakeholders to identify project needs.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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