Alaska Environmental Scientist: Fieldwork & Permitting Specialist

HDR; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is a leading engineering and consulting firm with an employee-ownership culture that values diverse perspectives. This Anchorage-based role supports Alaska solid waste projects by ensuring environmental compliance and meaningful community impact, aligning with HDR's mission to create sustainable infrastructure.

The successful candidate will conduct field work, assist with permit applications, and collaborate with project managers and clients to deliver rigorous environmental studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or closely related field.
• Knowledge of wetland delineation, field investigation techniques, and agency coordination requirements.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• MS Office experience.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work: groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, and landfill gas monitoring and sampling.
• Support solid waste permit applications, including writing and reviewing technical work products (environmental documents and technical studies).
• Work with project managers, clients, and subject matter experts for permitting needs.

Skills

Field work

Environmental sampling

Technical writing

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or closely related field

Job description

HDR is a leading engineering and consulting firm with an employee-ownership culture that values diverse perspectives. This Anchorage-based role supports Alaska solid waste projects by ensuring environmental compliance and meaningful community impact, aligning with HDR's mission to create sustainable infrastructure.

The successful candidate will conduct field work, assist with permit applications, and collaborate with project managers and clients to deliver rigorous environmental studies.