Environmental Scientist II — Field & Permitting

HDR, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks an Environmental Scientist II to lead wetland and stream delineations, habitat surveys, and related field work in urban and remote settings. You will collect data, prepare reports, and support permitting and mitigation planning to address project impacts.

This role emphasizes independent work, quality reporting, and collaboration within our employee-owned culture. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s in Environmental Science and 5 years of experience with environmental

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.
• 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.
• Qualified WSDOT Biological Assessment Author.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ability to 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, which may include research, field investigations for wetlands and waters, ability to complete aquatic and terrestrial habitat assessment, map reviews, land use, etc.
• Independently prepare written environmental reports including 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-size projects, or assist more senior scientists on larger projects.
• Perform other related duties as needed

Skills

Environmental writing

Communication

Problem-solving

Research

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field

Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or WPIT certification

Tools

GPS units

GIS software

Webmaps

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

HDR, Inc. seeks an Environmental Scientist II to lead wetland and stream delineations, habitat surveys, and related field work in urban and remote settings. You will collect data, prepare reports, and support permitting and mitigation planning to address project impacts.

This role emphasizes independent work, quality reporting, and collaboration within our employee-owned culture. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s in Environmental Science and 5 years of experience with environmental