Environmental Scientist 1

HDR • Madison, WI

8h

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

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

• Preference given to local candidates
• Knowledge of wetland delineation, field investigation techniques, desktop analysis, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and agency coordination requirements

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide variety of environmental compliance and natural resources projects as they relate to water resources, transportation and development projects
• Work under the supervision of mid-level and senior environmental scientist and water resource engineers
• Take responsibility for assisting with environmental permits, NEPA documentation, biological assessments and other environmental compliance documentation
• Assist senior and mid-level scientists in field work associated with the collection of natural resource data
• Perform other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

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