Senior Environmental Scientist & Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to lead medium- to large-scale environmental planning and NEPA analyses for transportation and infrastructure projects.

You will direct teams, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with agencies across New England states to deliver compliant environmental documents. The role requires a decade of relevant experience, a strong command of NEPA processes, and superior writing and communication skills to support public

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or closely related field.
• 10 years of 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.
• 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.

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.
• Research and interpret scientific literature, regulatory programs, guidance, and applications.
• Collect project-related data, which may include research, conduct 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 which involve 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 (specifically 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

Project management

Team leadership

Strong writing

Writing and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or closely related field

Master's degree in environmental sciences

Tools

MS Office

GIS

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to lead medium- to large-scale environmental planning and NEPA analyses for transportation and infrastructure projects.

You will direct teams, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with agencies across New England states to deliver compliant environmental documents. The role requires a decade of relevant experience, a strong command of NEPA processes, and superior writing and communication skills to support public