Environmental Scientist II

HDR • Olympia, WA

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About The Position

HDR is hiring an Environmental Scientist II to conduct environmental field investigations, prepare environmental reports and permitting documentation, and support projects addressing wetlands, streams, habitats, and other environmental resources. The role may involve working independently on small to medium-sized projects or assisting senior scientists on larger projects. Fieldwork takes place in urban and remote settings, with regular local travel noted as a preferred qualification.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field and five years of technical and/or field experience preparing environmental documents. Candidates should have strong environmental writing, communication, organizational, conceptual, problem-solving, and research skills; proficiency with MS Office (Word and Excel); and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. HDR emphasizes employee ownership, inclusion, collaboration, safety, and quality.

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 safety and quality and to active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with wetland delineations using the Western Mountain Valleys Coast and Arid West regional supplements to the Corps of Engineers wetland delineation manuals.
• Demonstrated familiarity with federal and/or Washington State and local permits.
• Ability to assist in defining the level of environmental analysis required.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) certification.
• Experience with GPS units, GIS software, and web maps for data collection, mapping, and reporting.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to travel locally on a regular basis for fieldwork.
• Qualified WSDOT Biological Assessment Author.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Strong organization skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland and stream delineations and functional assessments, vegetation surveys, wildlife habitat surveys, and other field activities in urban and remote settings.
• Collect project-related data through research, field investigations for wetlands and waters, aquatic and terrestrial habitat assessments, map reviews, and land-use reviews.
• Independently prepare environmental reports, including wetland and stream delineation reports, critical areas reports, floodplain habitat assessments, shoreline site assessments, and monitoring reports.
• Assist in developing mitigation options, plans, and documents to address project impacts.
• Prepare documentation supporting critical areas regulations, Endangered Species Act consultation, Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401 permitting, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 10 permitting, SEPA/NEPA compliance, WDFW Hydraulic Project Approvals, local shoreline permits, local land-use permits or variances, and other state and local permits.
• Work independently on small to medium-sized 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