Environmental Chemist

HDR • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

HDR is hiring an Environmental Chemist to support its Waste sector, which delivers waste planning, remediation, engineering, and implementation solutions. The role contributes to environmental stewardship and the development of sustainable, cost-effective systems for cleaner environments and healthier communities.

The Environmental Chemist collects and manages project-related information, conducts environmental analysis and impact assessments, prepares constraints mapping, and supports permitting and public engagement. The position works independently on medium-size projects and assists more-senior scientists on larger projects. HDR describes its culture as employee-owned, collaborative, and committed to inclusion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• Five years of technical and/or field experience preparing environmental documents.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Strong environmental writing and communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and research abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to actively participating in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Collect project-related data through research, surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, and field investigations related to wetlands, land use, and other matters.
• Assimilate and manage data.
• Prepare constraints mapping.
• Define the level of environmental analysis required.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments.
• Perform complex assignments and independently make decisions about problems and methods.
• Assist with preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings.
• Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition, and compliance.
• Work independently on medium-size projects or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level