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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of Senior Environmental Scientist, we'll count on you to
- Plan and direct medium- to large-size environmental planning and compliance projects for transportation, water/wastewater, coastal restoration, oil and gas, renewable energy, facilities, land management, and other programs as identified
- Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documents
- Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices
- Support regional or national projects in specific areas of technical expertise
- Be closely involved in public participation and multiple agency coordination
- Take responsibility for task/project management, including developing and managing budgets, schedules, and quality of products
- Serve as Task Manager on small to medium size projects (i.e., $10k-$250k fees)
- Serve as Project Manager on small to medium size projects (i.e., $10k - $250k fees) as needed, but project management is not sole focus of position
- Perform quality control reviews on technical deliverables and proposals, as needed
- Coordinating with local HDR Project Manager's to develop business with existing clients (i.e., cross selling environmental science and planning services to existing clients through HDR Project Managers)
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 10 & Section 404 permitting
- Direct experience working the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Division staff in the Galveston District
- Knowledge of the ecosystems and natural resource conservation issues in the Gulf Coastal Plain
- Experience coordinating with local, state, and federal stakeholders to find solutions to regulatory requirements and mitigation planning
- At least 10 years of experience leading managing field work and leading field teams
- Federal Transit Administration experience, including preparation of Categorical Exclusions and other environmental documentation for the FTA
- Experience with ArcGIS software and/or coordinating with GIS professionals to plan and execute field work as well as develop technical report
- Ability to mentor junior staff
- Experience writing scopes of work, project schedules and developing fee estimates
- Experience conducting delineations and marine aquatic surveys
- Experience working on and/or managing USACE civil works projects
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environment Science or closely related field
- 10 years experience in complex environmental planning/compliance projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process
- Experience managing large, complex EIS documents for transportation, large facility, land management, or other infrastructure projects
- Technical expertise in the design, implementation, interpretation and presentation of data for environmental studies and investigations in specialized discipline
- Proficient with MS Office
- Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Staff management experience beneficial
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location
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United States-Texas-Houston
Industry
:
Environment/Sciences
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
:
Regular
BusinessClass
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Environmental Sci and Planning
Job Posting
:
Jan 22, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
Jan 23, 2025