Lead Environmental Planner

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

This position is located on a client government site in New Orleans, LA.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Lead Environmental Planner, we'll count on you to:

• Manage and oversee all National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) Environmental and Energy Branch within the MARFORRES Facilities department.
• Execute all permitting and consultation with applicable state and federal regulatory agencies, landowners, and resource managers including NPS, NOAA, USACE, USFWS, EPA, FAA, and USCG.
• Coordinate all NEPA reviews and documentation for all construction, real property actions (acquisitions, leases, exchanges, and disposals), off-site military training, and capital improvement projects that do not meet Environmental Assessment (EA) documentation thresholds.
• Oversee the entire life-cycle of EAs.
• Plan and direct medium- to large-size environmental planning and compliance projects for transportation, water/wastewater, facilities, land management, and other programs as identified.
• Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices.
• Support regional or national projects in specific areas of technical expertise.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of the NEPA statue and its implementation within the DoD.
• Experience directing projects or permits requiring NHPA, ESA, CAA, CWA, CZMA, and MMPA review.
• Staff management and supervision experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and general knowledge of updating federal electronic databases.
• Ability to speak professionally with various agencies and military personnel.
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel 10-15% of your time.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Complete a successful background check, as well as having, or being able to obtain in a reasonable time, the required government clearances to perform the responsibilities HDR has been contracted to perform. In some cases this could mean, but is not limited to a CAC card, network access and/or restricted area badges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• 5+ years of experience working with Federal clients.
• 10+ years of experience in complex environmental planning/compliance projects

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.