Senior Environmental Scientist & Project Manager - Transportation

HDR, Inc.; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 101,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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

You will analyze technical studies, prepare permit applications, and supervise interdisciplinary teams across regional offices. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, 10 years’ experience, NEPA knowledge, and strong writing/communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environment 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.
• 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, 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 involving permitting, wetland and stream mitigation design, planning, environmental documents.
• Manage or coordinate specialty sub consultants or consultant team members.
• Define level of environmental analysis required, coordinate with project team members.
• Assist in preparation for public information meetings and hearings.
• Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising teams.
• Support regional or national projects in specific areas of technical expertise.
• Be involved in public participation and multiple agency coordination.
• Take responsibility for project management, including budgets, schedules, and quality of products.
• Serve as Project Manager or Task Leader on larger projects as needed.
• Assist with business development/marketing for environmental services.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Writing and communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree in Environmental Sciences

PMP certification

Tools

GIS software

Job description

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

You will analyze technical studies, prepare permit applications, and supervise interdisciplinary teams across regional offices. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, 10 years’ experience, NEPA knowledge, and strong writing/communication skills.