Environmental Scientist I - Permitting & Stormwater

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Environmental Scientist 1 to support utility clients with environmental and construction permitting and compliance in Colorado. This role emphasizes construction stormwater permitting, with duties expanding to floodplain, wetlands, ROW, local planning, and wildlife compliance support.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clients and agencies, reviewing design packages for regulatory compliance, and developing permitting matrices.

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

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing project compliance through construction (reviewing inspection reports, attending routine calls, post-construction site visits and documentation).
• Coordinate with client and permitting approval agencies representing HDR.
• Direct internal resources and overseeing deliverable production.
• Develop permitting matrices and timelines for client templates or schedules.

Skills

Environmental science

Wetland delineation

Field investigation

Technical writing

MS Office

Agency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or closely related field

Tools

Bluebeam

GIS

CAD

Job description

HDR is seeking an Environmental Scientist 1 to support utility clients with environmental and construction permitting and compliance in Colorado. This role emphasizes construction stormwater permitting, with duties expanding to floodplain, wetlands, ROW, local planning, and wildlife compliance support.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clients and agencies, reviewing design packages for regulatory compliance, and developing permitting matrices.