HDR, Inc.
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
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.
HDR is seeking a qualified Biologist/Regulatory Specialist to support and potentially lead environmental permitting, and biology technical work on small, medium, and large projects in California. This is a unique opportunity that supports projects in our transportation, water, and natural resources market sectors. It will provide unique experiences in field work, report writing, analysis, and permitting in close coordination with project team members and subject matter experts that will foster learning and skill development across multiple disciplines and project types.
In this role, we'll count on you to proactively lend your biological resources knowledge and practical expertise by:
Conducting wildlife and/or botanical and/or wetland surveys including species surveys and habitat evaluations.
Developing biological resources technical reports, assessments, focused studies, and regulatory permitting applications.
Working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and clients to analyze potential impacts on biological resources.
Coordinating with regulatory agencies to facilitate permit approval and regulatory compliance activities for various types of projects. Project activities or permitting processes may include:
California and Federal Endangered Species Act consultations
Other state/local permits in California and the Western United States
FERC regulatory processes
Permit applications for resources agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, NOAA Fisheries, and California Coastal Commission
Contributing to CEQA and NEPA documents, biological evaluations/assessments, monitoring reports, mitigation plans and associated documents to address project impacts.
Perform other duties as needed
This is a full-time position and can be based in our Sacramento, Folsom, or Walnut Creek, offices.
Preferred Qualifications
MS
Experience working with Caltrans including NES preparation and Construction Monitoring
Experience conducting biological resources surveys, impact analysis, reporting and/or regulatory permitting in California.
Experience with species and habitats in Northern and Central California.
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, and commitment to quality in both work processes and products.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biology or closely related field
A minimum of 5 years experience managing biological/environmental projects
Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong oral and written communication skills
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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $81,081.00 - $131,625.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Primary Location: United States-California-Walnut Creek
Other Locations: United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Folsom
Industry: Environment/Sciences
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Environmental Sci and Planning
Job Posting: Oct 13, 2025
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Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
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.
HDR is seeking a qualified Biologist/Regulatory Specialist to support and potentially lead environmental permitting, and biology technical work on small, medium, and large projects in California. This is a unique opportunity that supports projects in our transportation, water, and natural resources market sectors. It will provide unique experiences in field work, report writing, analysis, and permitting in close coordination with project team members and subject matter experts that will foster learning and skill development across multiple disciplines and project types.
In this role, we'll count on you to proactively lend your biological resources knowledge and practical expertise by:
Conducting wildlife and/or botanical and/or wetland surveys including species surveys and habitat evaluations.
Developing biological resources technical reports, assessments, focused studies, and regulatory permitting applications.
Working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and clients to analyze potential impacts on biological resources.
Coordinating with regulatory agencies to facilitate permit approval and regulatory compliance activities for various types of projects. Project activities or permitting processes may include:
California and Federal Endangered Species Act consultations
Other state/local permits in California and the Western United States
FERC regulatory processes
Permit applications for resources agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, NOAA Fisheries, and California Coastal Commission
Contributing to CEQA and NEPA documents, biological evaluations/assessments, monitoring reports, mitigation plans and associated documents to address project impacts.
Perform other duties as needed
This is a full-time position and can be based in our Sacramento, Folsom, or Walnut Creek, offices.
Preferred Qualifications
MS
Experience working with Caltrans including NES preparation and Construction Monitoring
Experience conducting biological resources surveys, impact analysis, reporting and/or regulatory permitting in California.
Experience with species and habitats in Northern and Central California.
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, and commitment to quality in both work processes and products.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biology or closely related field
A minimum of 5 years experience managing biological/environmental projects
Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong oral and written communication skills
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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $81,081.00 - $131,625.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Primary Location: United States-California-Walnut Creek
Other Locations: United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Folsom
Industry: Environment/Sciences
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Environmental Sci and Planning
Job Posting: Oct 13, 2025
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