Biological and Ecological Sciences Lead

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? We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

About the role

HDR seeks an experienced environmental scientist to lead our growing Colorado Environmental Sciences Program. The successful candidate will have applied experience in delivery of biological and ecological science services, particularly with task management, monitoring progress and workflow, quality control, establishing schedules, and preparation of related documentation. The Biological and Ecological Sciences Lead will manage and support a team of environmental scientists and manage competing workflows and project requirements to ensure quality delivery of services to internal and external clients. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience managing individuals or a team to meet business metrics, support staff growth and development, and coordinate staff planning and hiring. This position will also be expected to meet their own billable project goals through leading environmental sciences tasks and projects, assign tasks, and work collaboratively with resource specialists and engineering teams to develop and screen project alternatives and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of biological and ecological science services, including task management, monitoring progress and workflow, quality control, establishing schedules, and preparing documentation
• Manage and support a team of environmental scientists
• Balance competing workflows and project requirements to ensure quality delivery of services to internal and external clients
• Manage individuals or a team to meet business metrics, support staff growth and development, and coordinate staff planning and hiring
• Meet billable project goals through leading environmental sciences tasks and projects
• Assign tasks and collaborate with resource specialists and engineering teams to develop and screen project alternatives and prepare technical reports

Requirements

• MS preferred in biology, wildlife biology, ecology, environmental science, or related fields
• Project management experience on smaller projects preferred; task management experience required
• Experience focused on biological and ecological sciences in the transportation, energy, or water markets
• Experience with projects in Colorado and/or regionally is preferred
• Strong writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to participate collaboratively on project teams and diverse technical teams
• Maintain effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• GIS and/or graphics skills preferred but not required
• Preference given to local candidates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years of experience
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement

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.

Pay

Colorado: $134,442.00 - $192,060.00 (depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location)

Schedule

Full-time

Location

• United States-Colorado-Denver
• United States-Colorado-Grand Junction