Senior Environmental Scientist

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and direct medium- to large-size environmental planning and compliance projects for transportation, water/wastewater, facilities, and other programs as identified
• Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, environmental planning studies, environmental assessments/impact analysis and associated permitting and compliance monitoring for transportation, infrastructure and development projects that require conformance with State/City Environmental Reviews & National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Research and interpret scientific literature, regulatory programs, guidance, and applications
• Collect project-related data, which may include research, conduct surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, natural resources, land use, etc.
• Work with GIS or oversee use of GIS tools
• Conduct environmental impact assessments
• Conduct field assessments, and support field investigations
• Support and manage projects which involve permitting, wetland and stream mitigation design, planning, environmental documents, etc.
• Manage or coordinate specialty sub consultants or consultant team members
• Define the level of environmental analysis required, coordinate with project team members in problem solving and solutions
• 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
• Take responsibility for project management, including developing and managing budgets, schedules, and quality of products
• Serve as Project Manager or Task Leader on larger projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of position
• Assist with business development/marketing for environmental services
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental sciences or closely related field
• PMP certification
• Previous experience in the A/E industry desired
• Preference is given to local candidates

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

What We Believe

We believe that 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.
• We have eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
• We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation Range

(Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

• {Boston, MA}: $124,992-$178,560
• {Providence, RI}: $109,368 - $156,240
• {Rocky Hill, CT}: $114,576 - $163,680

Other Locations

United States-Maine-Portland
United States-New Hampshire-Bedford
United States-Massachusetts-Boston
United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill
United States-Rhode Island-Providence

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular