Environmental Scientist 2

HDR, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist to collect and analyze project data, conduct environmental assessments, and support permit coordination in Texas. The role emphasizes independent work, data management, and collaboration within an employee-owned culture.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong writing and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or 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.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MS Office

Environmental writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem-solving

Research abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

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
• Conduct environmental impact assessments
• 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 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Location: United States - Texas - Corpus Christi

Industry: Environment/Sciences

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting: Jul 13, 2026