Environmental Scientist II: Transportation & NEPA Planner

HNTB Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to join our Environmental Planning team. You will contribute to projects across transportation and infrastructure, supporting NEPA documentation, permitting, and environmental compliance.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, mentoring opportunities, and growth across diverse assignments from planning through construction at major regional clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Archeology, Anthropology or related field and 2 years relevant experience, or Master's Degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience with NEPA documentation, permitting, or agency coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research, gathers scientific information and data, and performs field investigations with minimal oversight.
• Determines best methodology for field work and sets up test equipment to obtain data.
• Prepares data analysis, modeling, and reports to support findings in environmental studies and permitting.
• Reviews technical reports and plans for environmental review including permitting and mitigation development.
• Collects and reports on environmental parameters to assess impacts of transportation projects.
• Provides technical advice to engineers on geologic, hydrologic, or biologic aspects affecting construction.
• Coordinates with agencies and stakeholders to develop information and assist interpretation.
• Prepares and participates in public information meetings and hearings.

Skills

Field investigations

Data analysis

Report writing

Team collaboration

Agency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology/Biology/Ecology/Environmental Science/Archeology/Anthropology

Master's degree in Geology/Biology/Ecology/Environmental Science/Archeology/Anthropology

Tools

GIS

Data analysis software

Field equipment

Job description

HNTB Corporation is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to join our Environmental Planning team. You will contribute to projects across transportation and infrastructure, supporting NEPA documentation, permitting, and environmental compliance.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, mentoring opportunities, and growth across diverse assignments from planning through construction at major regional clients.