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
Commitment to an employee-owned culture
Responsibilities
Develop water quality sampling plans and QAPPs for data collection and compliance
Lead field work in remote locations to collect water quality samples
Organize and analyze environmental data
Perform quality-control checks on model input and results
Prepare technical reports and participate in project meetings
Support senior staff with project management tasks
Assist in proposal and presentation development
Benefits
Employee-owned culture
Opportunities for professional development
Travel opportunities to remote locations
Collaborative work environment
Engagement with diverse industrial clients
Full Job Description
In the role of Industrial Regulatory Compliance Specialist, we'll count on you to :
Develop water quality sampling plans and QAPPs to support baseline data collection and permit compliance requirements
Lead field work in remote locations to collect water quality samples for industrial clients (25-30% travel)
Perform other environmental data collection and field work as needed
Organize and analyze environmental data
Perform quality-control checks on model input and results
Participate in project meetings and collaborate with project teams
Prepare technical reports
Develop statistical and graphical analyses of model results and data
Support senior staff with project management tasks
Perform other duties as needed, which may include:
Supporting proposal and presentation development
Setting up and executing mathematical models
Supporting development of NPDES/APDES permit applications
Supporting client interface and coordination
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's or Graduate degree in chemistry, water resources management, natural resources, geology, environmental science, or a closely related field, with a strong understanding of Alaska Water Quality Standards and regulations.
Minimum 5 years of experience in water quality sampling, sample bottle preparation, water quality modeling, water quality data analysis.
Comfortable traveling to project sites by helicopter, small aircraft, and boats.
Comfortable with working on behalf of mining clients/projects and oil and gas clients/projects.
Capability to safely lead remote Alaska fieldwork teams.
Experience with Alaska's mining industry, oil and gas industry, and power utilities.
Experience in training new staff in proper water quality sampling and fieldwork protocols.
Experinece with NPDES/APDES wastewater discharge permitting, mixing zone modeling, anti-degradation analyses.
Experience building environmental databases, inputting data, and manipulating database data.
Experience using ESRI ArcGIS geographic information system software.
Experience assisting with hydrology field studies.
Experience performing remote Alaska environmental field work.
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds through rough terrain.
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.
