HDR

Environmental Scientist 2

HDR$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field
  • 5 years of technical/field experience in environmental document preparation
  • Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel)
  • Strong writing and communication skills in environmental contexts
  • Exceptional conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and research abilities
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
  • Commitment to active participation in an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Collect and manage project-related data through surveys and field investigations
  • Prepare constraints mapping for environmental assessments
  • Define required environmental analysis levels for projects
  • Conduct environmental impact assessments independently
  • Assist in public information meetings and hearings as necessary
  • Coordinate permit processes for both public and private clients
  • Independently manage medium-sized projects or support senior scientists on larger projects

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in an employee-owned culture
  • Engagement in diverse environmental projects
  • Professional development in environmental assessments
  • Support for independent project management
  • Collaboration with seasoned environmental professionals
Full Job Description
In the role of Environmental Scientist II, we'll count on you to

  • Collect project-related data, which may include research, conducting surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, land use, etc
  • Assimilate and manage data
  • Prepare constraints mapping
  • Define the level of environmental analysis required
  • Conduct environmental impact assessments
  • Perform complex assignments, making independent decisions on problems and methods
  • Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings
  • Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition and compliance
  • Work independently on medium-size projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects
  • Perform other related duties as needed


Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years experience as a CESL inspector on construction sites.


Qualifications

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

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1917

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