Environmental Scientist 2

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work every day. Each role across our organization contributes to our ability to make a meaningful impact on communities and the environment.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EWatch Our Story: %27https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EWe bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you%27re modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it%27s a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EWe believe water is more than a resource, it%27s a shared responsibility. As part of our Water%26nbsp;Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.%26nbsp; We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you%27re modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it%27s a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EIn this role you will work on a wide variety of environmental compliance and natural resource projects as they relate to water, transportation, pipeline, renewable energy, power infrastructure, and building engineering and development projects. You will work under the supervision of an experienced environmental project manager, gaining valuable industry knowledge. You will support federal, state (primarily NJ and NY), and local environmental permits, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, biological assessments and other environmental compliance documentation. You will assist senior and other mid-level scientists in the field and perform data processing associated with the collection of natural resource data.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EPrimary Responsibilities%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EServe as an Environmental Scientist supporting natural resources field studies and environmental permitting efforts.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EPerform wetland delineations and ecological/biological field surveys, including flora/fauna surveys, threatened and endangered species field surveys, data collection, interpretation, analysis, and technical report preparation, with oversight from senior staff.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EPrepare wetland and watercourse delineation reports, biological assessments, monitoring reports, mitigation plans, and related environmental documentation.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3ESupport development of federal permits and compliance documentation, including Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401 and NEPA documentation.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EAssist in the development of NJDEP Division of Land Resources Protection permit applications (Waterfront Development, CAFRA, Flood Hazard Area, Coastal and Freshwater Wetlands).%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EFamiliarity with permit development, compliance documentation, and planning in NYS including:%26nbsp;Joint Permit Applications,%26nbsp;NYSDEC Protection of Waters, Coastal Erosion Management, Freshwater/Tidal Wetlands Permits, Industrial SPDES, SEQRA, and other environmental related permits.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EFamiliarity with NYC permitting and planning including: CEQR, NYC Dept City Planning Waterfront Revitalization Program, NYC Landmark Preservation Commission NYC Parks and Recreation, and NYCDEP SWPPP approval process.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EDefine the level of environmental analysis needed including assessing and analyzing project impacts to identify permitting requirements; develop strategies to avoid or minimize project impacts, and prepare environmental constraints mapping.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EPrepare and review technical sections of environmental impact statements (EIS), environmental assessments (EA), natural resource reports, and other environmental documents.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EConduct field work , including potential multi-day field assignments.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EManage multiple tasks concurrently and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch4%3E%26nbsp;%3C/h4%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EPreferred Qualifications%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3ESignificant experience performing wetlands, aquatics, terrestrial or other field surveys to support permitting and environmental compliance related tasks.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EExperience coordinating with federal, state and local regulatory agencies.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EExcellent written and verbal communications skills.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EExperience using mobile data collection tools and GPS equipment, and familiarity with ArcGIS software.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EAbility to travel for field assignments.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E40 Hour HAZWOPER Training.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EOther potentially applicable certifications including: Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT), Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB), International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist, Professional Ecologist, Certified Ecological Landscape Restoration Practitioner (CERP)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3ELocal candidates preferred%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EExperience with rare plant species survey protocols and agency coordination is a plus.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch4%3E%26nbsp;%3C/h4%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E

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