NEPA and Permitting Specialist

HDR, Inc.
United States, Alaska, Anchorage
May 03, 2025
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. In the role of NEPA and Permitting Specialist, we'll count on you to Coordinating collection of project-related data, which may include research, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, and land use. Conducting environmental impact assessments. Preparing, planning and analyzing technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documents; Managing NEPA-related tasks in support of overall project management to support successful project completion. This may include managing scope, schedule and budgets; establishing NEPA schedule and sequencing tasks; coordinating workload and deadlines with technical staff; and implementing quality assurance/quality control procedures. Working as part of a dynamic team which may include technical experts (marine biologists, acousticians, terrestrial biologists, etc.), and engineering design team. Supporting permit application acquisition and/or modification; Establishing permitting matrix and sequencing tasks, coordinating workload and deadlines with project managers and technical staff, and implementing quality assurance/quality control procedures. Working with client, project managers, and subject matter experts to advise on schedule and strategy for permitting needs. Interfacing with client and agency representatives to support overall project success. Preferred Qualifications 8 years of experience in environmental technical writing and permitting, and NEPA documentation. #LI-JM8 Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field 5 years technical and/or field experience preparing environmental documents Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel) Strong environmental writing and communication skills Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team 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. Primary Location : United States-Alaska-Anchorage Industry : Industrial Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Environmental Sci and Planning Job Posting : May 1, 2025