Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is hiring : Environmental Planner in

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?

HDR is a Top 10 Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firm in the United States as ranked by Engineering News Record and is also one of the largest employee-owned A&E companies in the United States. HDR has been selected to run the Installation Engineering and Installation Management functions of the Civil Engineer Squadron for the United Stated Air Force Academy (USAFA). As such, we will be placing a multi-disciplinary A&E team of 50+ professionals at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The contract is expected to begin in early 2026 and covers an eight-year period from 2026 through 2034.

The U.S. Air Force Academy is one of the premier universities in our country and is one of the most widely visited locations in all of Colorado. The Air Force Academy has a rich history and a unique mission to educate and train future Air Force leaders. HDR is honored to be selected for these components of the Base Maintenance Contract (BMC) in conjunction with Tessera, who will be running and leading the master contract with the Air Force.

HDR will be performing wide-ranging facility management services to include but not limited to : planning, programming, design, asset management, construction inspection, energy management, real estate, environmental, cultural resources, space planning, CAD, GIS, cost estimating, and numerous other functions.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge and / or experience with federal contracts and / or the Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron. They will also have a strong enthusiasm to ensure the cadets and future Air Force Leaders live and learn in state of the art facilities and have the necessary resources to serve our country to the best of their abilities.

This position is full time and located on-site at the USAFA. The expected start date is March 1, 2026.

In the role of Environmental Planner 1, we'll count on you to :

Collect, assimilate and manage project-related data for environmental science and planning-related studies.

Review mapping (GIS / CAD), studies and regulations, and assist in preparing environmental compliance documents.

Assist in preparation and participation of public / client meetings.

Prepare, plan and analyze / review technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports / documents.

Assist senior staff in environmental task assignments.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron experience preferred

Ability to work in person and on site at United States Air Force Academy

Ability to pass a background check

Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship - US Naturalized citizen is required

This position is subject to a governmental background check

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Resources or Planning

Experienced in MS Office Suite

Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills

Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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