HDR, Inc.
Senior Environmental Transportation Planner
HDR, Inc., Oakland, California, United States, 94616
About HDR
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities and constantly ask ourselves, “What is our impact on the world?”
We believe transportation is more than movement. It is the foundation of connected, thriving communities. Our Transportation Business Group shapes systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably, supporting economic vitality, public safety, sustainability, resilience, and quality of life.
Primary Responsibilities Our Northern California Transportation Business Group is looking for a Senior Environmental Transportation Planner who will support and manage a range of project types in partnership with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and other transportation agencies. The Senior Environmental Planner will report to the Environmental Transportation Planning Section Manager and participate in transportation project development, prepare environmental analysis of proposed projects and design alternatives, identify impacts and formulate mitigation measures, and prepare clearance documents in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The planner will also participate in construction monitoring and compliance reporting.
This role will support the environmental planning and engineering teams in our local and regional transportation infrastructure practice.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in planning, preparing, and reviewing CEPA/NEPA documents and permits for transportation clients, including roadways, transit, bicycle/trail, railways, ports, and aviation.
Responsibilities
Planning and management of multiple projects or tasks ranging from small- to large‑size environmental planning and compliance projects.
Perform complex assignments with the ability to make independent decisions on problems and methods.
Direct the work of others in a team setting to complete required studies, documents, and reports in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Review the work of others and provide quality control and assurance on projects.
Demonstrate ability to facilitate, coordinate and present project elements and issues with multiple agencies, stakeholders and the public in efforts to educate and assist with consensus building. Must have experience preparing environmental technical studies, surveys, research and construction compliance documentation that meets Caltrans and other transportation agency requirements and is specifically familiar with the Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference (SER).
Experience working with FRA, FTA and local transportation authorities is also beneficial.
Ideal candidate should have 10 years of experience with an aptitude to grow within a highly diversified, collaborative, and cohesive team. Growth includes an interest to learn and develop new skills while helping other team members take on challenging tasks.
Work environments may vary based on the specific project, so the candidate should be flexible and adaptable to work both independently or in conjunction with technical and specialized teams from local and regional offices.
A minimum of 2 years of project management experience is required, including writing scopes of work, developing and managing budgets, schedules, and quality control of deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
AICP certification.
Staff management experience beneficial.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field.
A minimum of 10 years technical and/or field experience in complex environmental planning projects.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Self‑starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving and research abilities.
Technical and/or field experience dealing with environmental impact issues, associated permit processes and documentation preparation/review.
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.
Location & Compensation Primary Location: United States-California-Oakland
Other Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Santa Clara
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Environmental Science and Planning
Job Posting: Nov 18, 2025
The expected compensation range for this position is $116,025.00 - $165,750.00 annually, depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
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We believe transportation is more than movement. It is the foundation of connected, thriving communities. Our Transportation Business Group shapes systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably, supporting economic vitality, public safety, sustainability, resilience, and quality of life.
Primary Responsibilities Our Northern California Transportation Business Group is looking for a Senior Environmental Transportation Planner who will support and manage a range of project types in partnership with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and other transportation agencies. The Senior Environmental Planner will report to the Environmental Transportation Planning Section Manager and participate in transportation project development, prepare environmental analysis of proposed projects and design alternatives, identify impacts and formulate mitigation measures, and prepare clearance documents in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The planner will also participate in construction monitoring and compliance reporting.
This role will support the environmental planning and engineering teams in our local and regional transportation infrastructure practice.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in planning, preparing, and reviewing CEPA/NEPA documents and permits for transportation clients, including roadways, transit, bicycle/trail, railways, ports, and aviation.
Responsibilities
Planning and management of multiple projects or tasks ranging from small- to large‑size environmental planning and compliance projects.
Perform complex assignments with the ability to make independent decisions on problems and methods.
Direct the work of others in a team setting to complete required studies, documents, and reports in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Review the work of others and provide quality control and assurance on projects.
Demonstrate ability to facilitate, coordinate and present project elements and issues with multiple agencies, stakeholders and the public in efforts to educate and assist with consensus building. Must have experience preparing environmental technical studies, surveys, research and construction compliance documentation that meets Caltrans and other transportation agency requirements and is specifically familiar with the Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference (SER).
Experience working with FRA, FTA and local transportation authorities is also beneficial.
Ideal candidate should have 10 years of experience with an aptitude to grow within a highly diversified, collaborative, and cohesive team. Growth includes an interest to learn and develop new skills while helping other team members take on challenging tasks.
Work environments may vary based on the specific project, so the candidate should be flexible and adaptable to work both independently or in conjunction with technical and specialized teams from local and regional offices.
A minimum of 2 years of project management experience is required, including writing scopes of work, developing and managing budgets, schedules, and quality control of deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
AICP certification.
Staff management experience beneficial.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field.
A minimum of 10 years technical and/or field experience in complex environmental planning projects.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Self‑starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving and research abilities.
Technical and/or field experience dealing with environmental impact issues, associated permit processes and documentation preparation/review.
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.
Location & Compensation Primary Location: United States-California-Oakland
Other Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Santa Clara
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Environmental Science and Planning
Job Posting: Nov 18, 2025
The expected compensation range for this position is $116,025.00 - $165,750.00 annually, depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
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