HDR
Environmental Services
SeniorEnvironmentalScientist
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“Senior Environmental Scientist at HDR. Skills: Environmental science, Natural resources, Permitting, Field surveys. Lead and direct wetland delineations. Lead and direct stream delineations”
Industry & Context.
Travel for projects, Local travel, Field work
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, Field data collection expertise in wildlife species, habitat, and wetlands and streams using GPS units, Experience with GPS units, GIS software and webmaps, Valid Washington State Driver’s license, Ability to travel locally on a regular basis
Nice to Have
Field experience with wetland and wildlife species and habitats 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 biological resources management, Organization skills, Ability to work in a fast-paced work 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 our employee-owned culture, Candidates will need to travel for specific project assignments, Local candidates preferred, Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)
What You'll Do.
Lead and direct wetland delineations
Lead and direct stream delineations
Lead and direct functional assessments
Lead and direct wildlife surveys
Lead and direct habitat evaluations
Manage task level scope
Manage task level budgets
Manage task level schedules
Oversee preparation of permitting applications
Lead development of critical areas reports
Lead development of wetland reports
Lead development of water delineation reports
Lead development of mitigation plans
Lead development of monitoring plans
Contribute as author on natural resource documents
Contribute as strategic advisor on natural resource documents
Provide QA/QC review of technical documents
Support project managers with client-agency communications
Support technical staff with client-agency communications
Develop proposals for biological-related tasks
Prepare scopes for proposals
Prepare schedules for proposals
Prepare budgets for proposals
Collaborate with junior environmental staff
Collaborate with mid-level environmental staff
Collaborate with planners
Collaborate with project engineers
Collaborate with GIS specialists
Collaborate with clients
Perform other related duties as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Junior and mid-level staff; Planners; Project engineers; GIS specialists; Clients
Communication Scope
Client-agency communications; Technical writing; Technical editing
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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