Environmental Scientist 1

HDR • Houston, TX

9h

About The Position

At HDR, we specialize in environmental, engineering, architecture, and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

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

• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, research, and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Master’s degree in environmental sciences or closely related field
• 1 year of experience conducting environmental field surveys such as wetland delineations or protected species surveys
• Working knowledge of federal environmental regulations, such as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act (Sections 404 and 401), Endangered Species Act (Section 7)
• Experience working with state regulations and agencies (such as TxDOT, TCEQ and TPWD or equivalent agencies from other states or territories)
• Experience supporting environmental reports, documents, worksheets, and/or forms, such as but not limited to wetland delineation forms, NEPA documents (categorical exclusions and environmental assessments), habitat assessments, USACE permitting, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Proficiency with GIS software (ArcMap, ArcPro) to analyze data and produce maps
• Experience with using electronic data collection software, such as Field Maps and Survey123
• Drone Certification (FAA Part 107)

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide variety of environmental compliance and natural resources projects as they relate to water resources, transportation, power, and facility site development projects
• Work under the supervision of mid-level and senior environmental scientists, senior planners, project managers, and 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
• Write, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, and similar reports/documents
• Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition and compliance
• Perform other related duties as needed

What This Job Offers

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