[Remote] Senior Integrated Water Resource Planner / Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment where employee-owners can thrive. They are seeking a Senior Integrated Water Resources Planner/Engineer to lead projects related to water supply, flood risk management, and environmental restoration, contributing to public health and infrastructure resilience.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct medium- to large-size planning and environmental compliance projects on behalf of the federal government
  • Prepare, plan and analyze compliance documents
  • Direct work of others in completion of required studies, documents and reports
  • Demonstrate extensive public participation, agency coordination, planning and programming experience
  • Perform other duties as needed

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or 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
  • Experience with federal plan formulation requirements

Benefits

  • 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
  • Tuition reimbursement

Company Overview

  • HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. It was founded in 1917, and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship
  • HDR has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 5 in 2021, 8 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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