Environmental Scientist 1
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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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HDR is seeking an entry level Environmental Scientist to help expand our services in the Midwest, with a focus on Missouri and Kansas. As a member of the Environmental section, you will support projects primarily within the Missouri / Kansas area with a focus on environmental services for power, transportation, water resources, and other infrastructure projects. Primary responsibilities will include NEPA documentation, wetland delineations, Section 404 permitting, and other environmental compliance documentation. This position requires excellent writing and communication skills and will require periodic travel.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Environmental Scientist 1, we will count on you to:
- Work under the supervision of senior environmental scientists.
- Data collection and analysis of a variety of environmental parameters.
- Perform field work associated with the collection of natural resource data
- Prepare a diversity of natural resources reports, biological assessments, NEPA documentation, and other environmental compliance documentation.
- Conduct environmental resource assessments
- Work independently on medium sized projects or assist more senior scientists on larger projects
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference given to local candidates. Experience in Missouri and Kansas strongly preferred.
- Knowledge or the flora and fauna of Kansas and Missouri is preferred.
- Experience with NEPA and agency coordination requirements.
- Detail-oriented, organized, effective communicators, and team players with a strong focus on quality
- Can effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments
- Must be able to complete extended field surveys and record data in conditions that include uneven terrain, dense vegetation, and inclement weather
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle day or night
- Overnight travel will be required at times
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- 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
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
