Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

HDR•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Senior Environmental Professional to support environmental permitting for power transmission and generation projects in the Western U.S., joining its collaborative Colorado team. The role focuses on environmental analysis and permitting, technical studies, and guiding projects through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. The successful candidate will prepare permits and reports, help develop and screen project alternatives, assess environmental and social impacts, recommend mitigation commitments, and collect, assimilate, and manage project data. This may include geospatial mapping, research, and interviews with government agencies and clients. The position involves close collaboration with resource specialists, engineering teams, clients, and project stakeholders. HDR describes its culture as employee-owned, collaborative, inclusive, and committed to empowering employees to contribute their perspectives and ideas.

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 the MS Office Suite.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and research abilities.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain well-organized.
Commitment to active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support environmental permitting for power transmission and generation projects in the Western U.S.
Conduct environmental analysis and plan and analyze technical studies.
Understand permitting requirements and prepare permits.
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 information gathered through interviews with government agencies and clients.
Collaborate with resource specialists, engineering teams, clients, and project stakeholders to identify project needs.
Participate collaboratively on project teams and multidisciplinary technical teams.
Maintain effective relationships with internal and external clients and project stakeholders.