Environmental Scientist 2

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Corpus Christi, TX seeks an Environmental Scientist II to support environmental projects, including research, surveys, mapping, and permitting. The role involves collecting & assimilating data, preparing analysis, and working on medium-size projects.

You will participate in public information meetings, assist clients with permit coordination and compliance, and collaborate with a small team of professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of technical and/or field experience preparing environmental documents.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Excel.
• Strong environmental writing and communication skills.
• Solid conceptual, organizational, problem solving and research abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to participating in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Collect project data, including surveys for listed species, map reviews, and field investigations.
• Assimilate and manage data.
• Prepare constraints mapping.
• Define the level of environmental analysis required.
• Perform complex assignments with independent decisions on problems and methods.
• Assist in preparation for public information meetings and hearings.
• Assist clients with permit coordination, acquisition, and compliance.
• Work independently on medium-size projects or support more-senior scientists on larger projects.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Strong writing & communication

Independent and team player

Analytical problem solving

Research abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Environmental Scientist II

The Environmental Scientist II will support environmental projects, including research, surveys, mapping, and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Collect project‑related data, which may include research, conducting surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, land use, etc.
• Assimilate and manage data.
• Prepare constraints mapping.
• Define the level of environmental analysis required.
• Perform complex assignments, making independent decisions on problems and methods.
• Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings.
• Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition and compliance.
• Work independently on medium‑size projects, or assist more‑senior scientists on larger projects.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• 5 years technical and/or field experience preparing environmental documents.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong environmental writing and communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving and research abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to participating in an employee‑owned culture.

Employment Details

Primary Location: —

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting

Posted on Jul 13, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employment

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.