Senior Environmental Scientist – Transportation NEPA

HDR, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a senior environmental planning professional to lead medium- to large-size projects within transportation and infrastructure sectors. The role focuses on NEPA compliance, permitting, and comprehensive environmental analyses.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across planning, environmental sciences, and engineering, ensuring high-quality deliverables and regulatory adherence. Local New England familiarity is a plus and relocation could be considered.

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 or infrastructure projects.
• Technical expertise in data design, implementation and presentation for environmental studies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct medium- to large-size environmental planning and compliance projects for transportation, facilities, and other programs.
• Prepare and analyze technical studies, permit applications, NEPA analyses, and compliance monitoring.
• Research regulatory guidance and interpret scientific literature.
• Coordinate field investigations, data collection, surveys, and stakeholder interaction.
• Define environmental analysis requirements and coordinate with project teams.

Skills

Environmental planning

NEPA process

Project management

Team coordination

GIS tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree in environmental sciences (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a senior environmental planning professional to lead medium- to large-size projects within transportation and infrastructure sectors. The role focuses on NEPA compliance, permitting, and comprehensive environmental analyses.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across planning, environmental sciences, and engineering, ensuring high-quality deliverables and regulatory adherence. Local New England familiarity is a plus and relocation could be considered.