Senior Environmental Scientist

HDR; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 117,502 - 167,860; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time away and parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced environmental professional in Gig Harbor, WA, to lead wetland and stream assessments while managing project scopes and budgets. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, at least 10 years of experience in environmental planning, and excellent organizational skills.

This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans, as well as an employee ownership culture.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in complex environmental planning/compliance projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct wetland and stream delineations and assessments.
• Oversee preparation of natural resources permitting applications.
• Contribute as an author on natural resource documents.

Skills

Field experience with wetland and wildlife species in Washington State

Technical writing/editing skills

Strong organization skills

Proficient with MS Office

GPS and GIS software expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environment Science or related field

Tools

GPS units

GIS software

Job description

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct wetland and stream delineations, functional assessments, wildlife surveys, and habitat evaluations while managing task level scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee preparation of natural resources permitting applications at federal, state and local level (e.g., Clean Water Act permitting Section 404/401 and WA State/local natural resources permitting).
• Lead development of critical areas reports, wetland and water delineation reports, mitigation and monitoring plans and documents to address project impacts.
• Contribute as an author and/or strategic advisor on natural resource documents such as NEPA/SEPA documents, and biological evaluations/assessments (BAs).
• Provide quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) review of technical documents from disciplines noted above.
• Support project managers and other technical staff with client‑agency communications.
• Develop proposals for biological‑related tasks (preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets).
• Effectively collaborate with junior and mid‑level environmental staff, planners, project engineers, GIS specialists, and clients to achieve regulatory compliance on a variety of projects.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field experience with wetland and wildlife species and habitats in Washington State.
• Applied knowledge of ecological assessment, environmental impact analysis, environmental due diligence studies, natural/biological resources management and.
• Strong organization skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced work environment with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, commitment to quality in both work processes and products and willingness to assume new roles are critical.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and quality, and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture are essential.
• Candidates will need to travel for specific project assignments.
• Field data collection expertise in wildlife species, habitat, and wetlands and streams using GPS units.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS).
• Experience with GPS units, GIS software and webmaps, to support data collection, mapping, and reporting.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s license and ability to travel locally on a regular basis to conduct field work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environment Science or closely related field.
• 10 years experience in complex environmental planning/compliance projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process.
• Experience managing large, complex EIS documents for transportation, large facility, land management, or other infrastructure projects.
• Technical expertise in the design, implementation, interpretation and presentation of data for environmental studies and investigations in specialized discipline.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Self‑starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving and research abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Staff management experience beneficial.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Seattle/Bellevue/Everett, WA: $128,184 - $183,120; Gig Harbor, WA: $117,502 - $167,860; Olympia, WA: $106,820 - $152,600.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.