Environmental Scientist II

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking an Environmental Scientist in Seattle to lead wetland delineations and assessments, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This full-time position demands strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and five years of relevant experience. Effective communication and problem-solving abilities are essential. Join us in fostering an employee-owned culture committed to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Five years of technical and/or field experience preparing environmental documents.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) certification preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland delineations and assessments in various settings.
• Prepare environmental reports and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Collect project-related data through research and field investigations.

Skills

Environmental writing and communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Familiarity with federal/state permits

GIS software knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

GPS units

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland and stream delineations and functional assessments, vegetation surveys, wildlife habitat surveys, and other field activities in urban and remote settings.
• Collect project-related data, including research and field investigations for wetlands and waters, aquatic and terrestrial habitat assessment, map reviews, and land use analysis.
• Independently prepare written environmental reports such as wetland and stream delineation reports, critical areas reports, floodplain habitat assessments, shoreline site assessments, monitoring reports, and assist in developing mitigation options, plans and documents to address project impacts.
• Prepare documentation to support critical areas regulations, Endangered Species Act consultation, Clean Water Act Section 404 and 401 permitting, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 10, SEPA/NEPA compliance, WDFW Hydraulic Project Approvals, local shoreline permits, local land‑use permits or variances, and other state/local permits.
• Work independently on small to medium‑sized projects or assist more senior scientists on larger projects.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wetland delineations using Western Mountain Valleys Coast and Arid West delineation regional supplements to the Corps of Engineers wetland delineation manuals.
• Demonstrated familiarity with federal and/or Washington state/local permits.
• Assist in defining the level of environmental analysis required.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) certification.
• Experience with GPS units, GIS software and webmaps to support data collection, mapping, and reporting.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and ability to travel locally on a regular basis to conduct field work.
• Effective conceptual, problem‑solving, and research abilities.
• Strong organization skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced work environment with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Committed to safety, quality, and active participation in an employee‑owned culture.
• Qualified WSDOT Biological Assessment Author.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or closely related field.
• Five years of technical and/or field experience preparing environmental documents.
• Proficiency 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.
• Committed to an active participation in an employee‑owned culture.

Locations

United States-Washington-Seattle, Everett, Olympia, Bellevue, Gig Harbor

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Equity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.