Senior Environmental Scientist

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Environmental Scientist, where your expertise will help shape sustainable solutions for environmental challenges. In this role, you'll lead significant projects, ensuring compliance and fostering public engagement. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage complex environmental assessments and contribute to impactful initiatives. This is an opportunity to be part of a culture that values innovation and inclusivity, empowering you to make a difference in your community and beyond. If you're passionate about environmental science and ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in environmental planning/compliance projects.
• Expertise in managing large EIS documents for infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct environmental planning and compliance projects.
• Prepare and analyze technical studies and permit applications.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality of project deliverables.

Skills

Environmental Planning

Project Management

NEPA Process

Technical Writing

Data Analysis

MS Office Proficiency

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - Senior Environmental Scientist (185200)

Senior Environmental Scientist - ( 185200 )

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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Environmental Scientist, we'll count on you to

• Plan and direct medium- to large-size environmental planning and compliance projects for transportation, water/wastewater, facilities, land management, and other programs as identified
• Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documents
• Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices
• Support regional or national projects in specific areas of technical expertise
• Be closely involved in public participation and multiple agency coordination
• Take responsibility for project management, including developing and managing budgets, schedules, and quality of products
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed, but project management is not sole focus of position
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to local candidates

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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

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 8, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.