HDR
Environmental Services
SeniorEnvironmentalScientist
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“Senior Environmental Scientist at HDR. Skills: Environmental science, Natural resources, Permitting, Wetland science. Lead wetland delineations. Direct wetland delineations”
Industry & Context.
Travel for projects, Valid Washington State Driver’s license, Local travel required
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, 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, Commitment to quality in work products, Willingness to assume new roles, Demonstrated commitment to safety, Demonstrated commitment to quality, Active participant of employee-owned culture, Travel for specific project assignments, Field data collection expertise, Experience with GPS units, Experience with GIS software, Experience with webmaps, Local candidates preferred, Valid Washington State Driver’s license, Ability to travel locally regularly
What You'll Do.
Lead wetland delineations
Direct wetland delineations
Lead stream delineations
Direct stream delineations
Lead functional assessments
Direct functional assessments
Lead wildlife surveys
Direct wildlife surveys
Lead habitat evaluations
Direct habitat evaluations
Manage task schedules
Oversee permitting applications
Lead report development
Serve as strategic advisor
Support client-agency communications
Develop biological proposals
Collaborate with staff
Collaborate with planners
Collaborate with project engineers
Collaborate with GIS specialists
Collaborate with clients
Achieve regulatory compliance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Junior environmental staff; Mid-level environmental staff; Planners; Project engineers; GIS specialists; Clients
Communication Scope
Client-agency communications; Technical writing; Technical editing
Process & Methodology
Task management, 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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