Lead Environmental Risk Assessor

HGL; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

HGL is seeking a Risk Assessor II to support nationwide environmental projects, including hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste, PFAS, mining, and munitions response. This hybrid role based in Lakewood, CO, involves leading risk assessments and coordinating with senior staff to deliver sound remediation strategies.

The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and 6+ years of experience in environmental consulting or regulatory work, with EPA/CERCLA/RCRA guidance familiarity and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in toxicology, environmental science, public health, engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of work experience in environmental consulting or regulatory environments on DoD/EPA projects.
• Experience implementing EPA guidance for risk assessment (CERCLA/RCRA).
• Knowledge of federal regulations and ability to integrate with state rules.
• Ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Self-starter comfortable with a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze large environmental datasets.
• Prepare tables, figures, and data exhibits.
• Author risk assessments, work plans, and technical deliverables.
• Review environmental and toxicological studies and reports.
• Support remedial strategy design and risk-based cleanup levels.
• Conduct statistical analyses and compare site data to background.
• Serve as project risk assessor in client and regulatory discussions.
• Lead and direct junior staff on projects.

Skills

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in toxicology, environmental science, public health, engineering, or related

Advanced degree (MS, MPH, or PhD)

Tools

LOCUS

Statistical software

AI tools

Job description

HGL is seeking a Risk Assessor II to support nationwide environmental projects, including hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste, PFAS, mining, and munitions response. This hybrid role based in Lakewood, CO, involves leading risk assessments and coordinating with senior staff to deliver sound remediation strategies.

The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and 6+ years of experience in environmental consulting or regulatory work, with EPA/CERCLA/RCRA guidance familiarity and strong