Environmental Scientist 1
About The Position
HDR is looking for an Environmental Scientist 1 to support utility clients with environmental and construction permitting and compliance. This role has a primary focus on construction stormwater management permitting and compliance, with supplemental work supporting floodplain development permitting, wetland permitting, right-of-way permitting, local planning approvals, and wildlife compliance support. In this role, the candidate would be expected to: Supporting ongoing project compliance through construction (reviewing inspection reports, attending routine calls, post-construction site visits and documentation). Accommodating changing project schedules and scopes – shifting attention as needed. Managing tasks between competing project interests; tracking workload with support of supervisor. Effectively communicate over phone, email, or messaging platforms. Review local, State, and Federal regulations for applicability to projects Perform pre-construction and post-construction site visits Review engineering design packages for environmental / local permitting compliance Develop permitting matrices and timelines – for integration into client templates or overall schedules The candidate would work with an experienced team including other environmental scientists and project managers of varying experience and backgrounds. Candidate responsibilities would evolve to include: Coordinating directly with client and permitting approval agencies representing HDR Directing internal resources/supporting staff (CAD/GIS, wildlife biologists, land agents, public outreach) Coordinating/attending field visits Overseeing deliverable production Review deliverables for consistency with client project scope Managing deliverable production and distribution Upload and track permitting submittments through jurisdictional permitting portals Conduct file management per client and internal specifications Development of figures and map sets in coordination with GIS/CAD staff
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or closely related field
- Knowledge of wetland delineation, field investigation techniques, and agency coordination requirements
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- MS Office experience
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years of experience.
- Experience in Bluebeam, GIS or CAD drafting.
- Experience in local or federal permitting or agency review processes.
- Strong technical writing skills, including experience preparing technical reports, agency correspondence, permit applications, and other project documentation.
- Experience on active construction sites.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in an environment with changing deadlines and priorities.
- Ability to understand hydrology across disturbed landscape, read topographic maps, and visualize erosion and sediment transport.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to safely drive around the State either in personal car or Company rental is a must. A valid Colorado driver’s license is required.
Responsibilities
- Supporting ongoing project compliance through construction (reviewing inspection reports, attending routine calls, post-construction site visits and documentation).
- Accommodating changing project schedules and scopes – shifting attention as needed.
- Managing tasks between competing project interests; tracking workload with support of supervisor.
- Effectively communicate over phone, email, or messaging platforms.
- Review local, State, and Federal regulations for applicability to projects
- Perform pre-construction and post-construction site visits
- Review engineering design packages for environmental / local permitting compliance
- Develop permitting matrices and timelines – for integration into client templates or overall schedules
- Coordinating directly with client and permitting approval agencies representing HDR
- Directing internal resources/supporting staff (CAD/GIS, wildlife biologists, land agents, public outreach)
- Coordinating/attending field visits
- Overseeing deliverable production
- Review deliverables for consistency with client project scope
- Managing deliverable production and distribution
- Upload and track permitting submittals through jurisdictional permitting portals
- Conduct file management per client and internal specifications
- Development of figures and map sets in coordination with GIS/CAD staff
Benefits
- employee-owned culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
