HDR
Environmental Services
SeniorEnvironmentalScientist
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“Senior Environmental Scientist at HDR. Skills: Environmental science, Natural resources, Permitting, Ecological assessment. Lead and direct wetland and stream delineations. Manage task level scope, budgets, and schedules”
Industry & Context.
Environmental impact analysis; Environmental due diligence
Candidates will need to travel, Ability to travel locally, Valid Washington State Driver’s license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Lead and direct wetland and stream delineations, Manage task level scope, budgets, and schedules, Oversee preparation of natural resources permitting applications, Lead development of critical areas reports, Contribute as an author on natural resource documents, Provide quality assurance / quality control review, Support project managers with client-agency communications, Develop proposals for biological-related tasks, Collaborate with junior and mid-level environmental staff, Perform other related duties as needed
Nice to Have
Field experience with wetland and wildlife species in Washington State, Applied knowledge of ecological assessment, Applied knowledge of environmental impact analysis, Applied knowledge of environmental due diligence studies, Applied knowledge of natural resources management, Organization skills, Ability to work in fast-paced environment, Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, Commitment to quality in work processes and products, Willingness to assume new roles, Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality, Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of employee-owned culture, Field data collection expertise in wildlife species, habitat, and wetlands and streams using GPS units, Experience with GPS units, GIS software and webmaps, Local candidates preferred, Valid Washington State Driver’s license, Ability to travel locally on a regular basis
What You'll Do.
Lead and direct wetland and stream delineations
Manage task level scope
Oversee preparation of natural resources permitting applications
Lead development of critical areas reports
Contribute as an author on natural resource documents
Provide quality assurance / quality control review
Support project managers with client-agency communications
Develop proposals for biological-related tasks
Collaborate with junior and mid-level environmental staff
Perform other related duties as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Junior and mid-level environmental staff; Planners; Project engineers; GIS specialists; Clients
Communication Scope
Client-agency communications
Process & Methodology
Scope management, Budget management, Schedule management
Full Job Description
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? At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities. Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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: • Lead and direct wetland and stream delineations, functional assessments, wildlife surveys, and habitat evaluations while managing task level scope, budgets, and schedules. • Oversee preparation of natural resources permitting applications at federal, state and local level (e.g., Clean Water Act
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