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.

HDR has an exceptional opportunity for a NEPA and Permitting Specialist in our Alaska Area Resources Business Group. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to exemplary quality standards for professional practice and deliverables. Candidates must be able to work cooperatively with professionals from other disciplines, senior and junior staff, clients, project managers, business development professionals, and operational leadership. This is a full-time position based in Anchorage, Alaska. The position may include providing permitting support in client offices.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide NEPA and environmental permitting support for Alaska development projects.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• 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.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in environmental technical writing and permitting, and NEPA documentation.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities.
• Commitment to safety and quality procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental technical writing and permitting, and NEPA documentation.

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.