Environmental Scientist

HDR is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

• Work on a wide variety of environmental compliance and natural resources projects as they relate to water resources, transportation, power, and facility site development projects
• Work under the supervision of mid-level and senior environmental scientists, senior planners, project managers, and engineers
• Take responsibility for assisting with environmental permits, NEPA documentation, biological assessments and other environmental compliance documentation
• Assist senior and mid-level scientists in field work associated with the collection of natural resource data
• Write, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, and similar reports/documents
• Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition and compliance
• Perform other related duties as needed

• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, research, and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Master's degree in environmental sciences or closely related field
• 1 year of experience conducting environmental field surveys such as wetland delineations or protected species surveys
• Working knowledge of federal environmental regulations, such as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act (Sections 404 and 401), Endangered Species Act (Section
  7)
• Experience working with state regulations and agencies (such as TxDOT, TCEQ and TPWD or equivalent agencies from other states or territories)
• Experience supporting environmental reports, documents, worksheets, and/or forms, such as but not limited to wetland delineation forms, NEPA documents (categorical exclusions and environmental assessments), habitat assessments, USACE permitting, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Proficiency with GIS software (Arc Map, Arc Pro) to analyze data and produce maps
• Experience with using electronic data collection software, such as Field Maps and Survey
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• Drone Certification (FAA Part 107)

• 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

Primary

Location:

United States-Texas-Houston

Industry: Environment/Sciences

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting: May 13, 2026