Environmental Scientist (Transportation)

HDR, Inc.
United States, Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg
4900 Ritter Rd Ste 240 (Show on map)
Nov 18, 2024
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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Environmental Scientist, we'll count on you to * Work on wide variety of environmental planning, environmental compliance, natural resources projects as they relate to transportation projects. * Work on environmental assessments/impact analysis and associated permitting and compliance monitoring for transportation, and other infrastructure projects that require conformance with Federal/State Environmental Reviews. * Work under the supervision of senior environmental scientists and managers. * Assist with environmental permits, biological assessments, and NEPA, and similar study documents. * Assist senior scientists with field work associated with the collection of natural resource data, such as wetland delineation, mussel surveys, vegetation and habitat surveys. * Assist scientists, planners and engineers in production of deliverables, and performing quality reviews and documentation. * Research and interpret scientific literature, regulatory programs, guidance and applications. * Collect project-related data, which may include research, conducting surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, natural resources, land use, etc. * Assimilate and manage data, provide creative graphical representations of complex information. * Work with geographic positioning tools and information systems. * Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings * Perform other related duties as needed. * Prepare constraints mapping. * Work independently on medium-size projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects. * Perform other related duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications Travel may be required to project sites regionally and nationally. Fieldwork will be required, and candidate must have the ability to work in field conditions and carry necessary tools and equipment Experience in PA preferred, WVDOT, PennDOT, and/or PTC Professional certifications such as PWS, CWB, AICP Phase I Environmental Site Assessments experience Advanced degree in Environmental Science or closely related field Preference given to local candidates Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field 5 years technical and/or field experience preparing environmental documents Proficient with MS Office (Word, 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 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. Primary Location : United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg Other Locations : United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting Industry : Environment/Sciences Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Environmental Sci and Planning Job Posting : Oct 24, 2024