Environmental Scientist II: Field Data & Impact

HDR, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Oklahoma City seeks an Environmental Scientist II to collect data, conduct surveys, prepare constraints mapping, and perform environmental impact assessments as part of power-industry projects modernizing transmission and energy infrastructure.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Environmental Science, 5 years of field experience, proficiency with MS Office, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and within HDR's employee-owners culture.

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 HDR's employee-owners culture.

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

Skills

Field data collection

Environmental writing

Data management

MS Office proficiency

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

HDR, Inc. in Oklahoma City seeks an Environmental Scientist II to collect data, conduct surveys, prepare constraints mapping, and perform environmental impact assessments as part of power-industry projects modernizing transmission and energy infrastructure.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Environmental Science, 5 years of field experience, proficiency with MS Office, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and within HDR's employee-owners culture.