Senior Environmental Scientist

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist in Seattle. The candidate will lead and direct wetland and stream delineations, oversee the preparation of permitting applications, and develop critical environmental reports.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, 10 years of related experience, and proficiency with GIS software. This full-time position necessitates strong writing, organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex projects.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in complex environmental planning/compliance projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process.
• Field experience with wetland and wildlife species in Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct wetland and stream delineations and functional assessments.
• Oversee preparation of natural resources permitting applications.
• Develop proposals for biological-related tasks and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Wetland and stream delineations

Ecological assessment

Technical writing and editing

GPS and GIS software

Environmental impact analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GIS software

MS Office

Job description

Senior Environmental Scientist Responsibilities

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

• 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.
• 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.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and quality, and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture are essential.
• 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.
• Candidates will need to travel for specific project assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental 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 a 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.

Primary Location

United States‑Washington‑Seattle

Other Locations

United States‑Washington‑Everett, United States‑Washington‑Olympia, United States‑Washington‑Bellevue, United States‑Washington‑Gig Harbor

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

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

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