Environmental Scientist I - Remote Permitting & Compliance

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Environmental Scientist 1 to support utility clients with environmental and construction permitting and compliance, focusing on stormwater management and permitting.

This role has a primary focus on construction stormwater management permitting and compliance, with supplemental work supporting floodplain development permitting, wetland permitting, right-of-way permitting, local planning approvals, and wildlife compliance support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or closely related field.
• Experience with wetlands delineation, field investigations, and agency coordination.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing project compliance during construction (reviewing inspection reports, attending routine calls, post-construction site visits and documentation).
• Coordinate with clients and permitting approval agencies representing HDR.
• Direct internal resources/supporting staff (CAD/GIS, wildlife biologists, land agents, public outreach).
• Develop permitting matrices and timelines for integration into client templates or overall schedules.
• Perform pre-construction and post-construction site visits.

Skills

Bluebeam

GIS

CAD drafting

Technical writing

Construction site experience

Organizational skills

Hydrology understanding

Self-motivation

Driving Colorado license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences

Tools

Bluebeam

GIS software

CAD software

Job description

HDR is seeking an Environmental Scientist 1 to support utility clients with environmental and construction permitting and compliance, focusing on stormwater management and permitting.

This role has a primary focus on construction stormwater management permitting and compliance, with supplemental work supporting floodplain development permitting, wetland permitting, right-of-way permitting, local planning approvals, and wildlife compliance support.