Environmental Scientist

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Job description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental 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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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.

Primary Responsibilities

As a junior environmental scientist within the NEPA group the primary duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Develop general subject matter experience.
• Learn to write environmental analyses for various resources.
• Collecting, sorting, and preparing the administrative record for environmental assessments and environmental impacts statements.
• Apply basic GIS skills in editing figures for NEPA documents.
• Recording and preparing minutes for project meetings.
• Work closely with team members and learn the project file system, document organization, and support other team members in collection of related material.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, engineering, planning, or a related field is required. An advanced degress is a plus.
• Experience assisting in preparation of Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, or other environmental planning documents.
• This position involves reviewing and writing environmental documents, so strong writing skills are a must.
• Applicants must be professional, self-motivated, detail oriented, organized, effective communicators, exhibit excellent time management skills, and team players with strong focus on quality and client service.
• This position requires work within a group and individual setting and the ability to complete tasks within tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office is required. Due to client contract requirements, this position may require US citizenship.
• The ability to obtain a DoD security clearance is required.
• The position primarily entails working in the office, but sume travel (up to 20%) may be required. Applicant must be committed to HDR's employee-owner culture.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.