New Grad Water Resources Scientist I - Summer 2026

HNTB Corporation•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. We are seeking an Environmental Scientist to support municipal stormwater and environmental compliance efforts, with a focus on MS4 program implementation, environmental GIS, field inspections, and Post‑Construction Stormwater Management. This role will perform environmental investigations and field work, assist with data collection and analysis, conduct site inspections, and support regulatory compliance related to stormwater and environmental permits. The ideal candidate will also prepare clear, accurate technical documents, reports, and mapping products, and collaborate with engineering and operations staff to ensure effective environmental stewardship and compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. What You'll Do: Under direction of more senior Scientist, follows clearly established methods to assist in conducting research, gathering basic scientific information and data, and conducting and assisting in field investigations among other supporting activities. Based on prescribed methodology, sets up test equipment as necessary to obtain scientific data. Using established prescribed templates, prepares data analysis, modeling, written reports, maps, etc. as appropriate to support findings as it pertains to the natural or man-made environment in the study area. Under the assistance of a Senior Scientist, prepares assessment of potential effects from construction and/or operation of proposed transportation projects. Maintains administrative records, collections, and files related to specific projects. Keeps current with trends, literature, and new developments in ecology and environmental science as it relates to their specific technical area of proficiency. Assists team in the production of project deliverables. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Archeology, Anthropology, or related field

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suites
Familiarity with GIS software

Responsibilities

Under direction of more senior Scientist, follows clearly established methods to assist in conducting research, gathering basic scientific information and data, and conducting and assisting in field investigations among other supporting activities.
Based on prescribed methodology, sets up test equipment as necessary to obtain scientific data.
Using established prescribed templates, prepares data analysis, modeling, written reports, maps, etc. as appropriate to support findings as it pertains to the natural or man-made environment in the study area.
Under the assistance of a Senior Scientist, prepares assessment of potential effects from construction and/or operation of proposed transportation projects.
Maintains administrative records, collections, and files related to specific projects.
Keeps current with trends, literature, and new developments in ecology and environmental science as it relates to their specific technical area of proficiency.
Assists team in the production of project deliverables.
Performs other duties as assigned.