Senior Environmental Scientist & Project Leader

HDR, Inc.; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to lead medium- to large-scale environmental planning and compliance projects within HDR’s Transportation Business Group.

You will direct studies, assessments, and permitting efforts to meet NEPA requirements while coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams across multiple offices. Qualified candidates bring a Bachelor's in Environmental Science, 10 years of experience, and proficiency in MS Office and written communication.

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 data design, implementation, interpretation and presentation for environmental studies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct medium- to large-size environmental planning and compliance projects for transportation, facilities, and other programs as identified.
• Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, environmental planning studies, environmental assessments/impact analysis and associated permitting and compliance monitoring for transportation, infrastructure and development projects that require conformance with NEPA (MEPA/CEPA is a plus).
• Research and interpret scientific literature, regulatory programs, guidance, and applications.
• Collect project-related data, including surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, natural resources, land use, etc.
• Work with GIS or oversee use of GIS tools.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments.
• Conduct field assessments, and support field investigations.
• Support and manage projects involving permitting, wetland and stream mitigation design, planning, environmental documents, etc.
• Manage or coordinate specialty sub consultants or consultant team members.
• Define the level of environmental analysis required, coordinate with project team members in problem solving and solutions.
• Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings.
• 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 (New England state DOT’s).
• Take responsibility for project management, including developing and managing budgets, schedules, and quality of products.
• Serve as Project Manager or Task Leader on larger projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of position.
• Assist with business development/marketing for environmental services.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Self-starter

Excellent writing

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environment Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HDR, Inc. seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to lead medium- to large-scale environmental planning and compliance projects within HDR’s Transportation Business Group.

You will direct studies, assessments, and permitting efforts to meet NEPA requirements while coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams across multiple offices. Qualified candidates bring a Bachelor's in Environmental Science, 10 years of experience, and proficiency in MS Office and written communication.