Environmental Scientist 2
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. HDR scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
At HDR, our employee-ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next-generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee-owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
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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 2, we'll count on you to:
- Work on a wide variety of environmental compliance and natural resource reviews as they relate to infrastructure development projects
- Assimilate and manage data
- Work independently on medium-size projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects
- Prepare constraints mapping using GIS for a wide variety of infrastructure projects
- Define the level of environmental analysis required
- Prepare, plan and analyze/review environmental permit applications, NEPA documentation, technical studies, and other environmental compliance documentation
- Lead field work associated with the collection of natural resource data, including wetland delineations, biological assessments, and Phase I environmental site assessments
- Prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents
- Perform complex assignments, making independent decisions on problems and methods
- Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings
- Assist public and private clients with permit applications, coordination, acquisition and compliance
- Perform other related duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Experience working on Indiana Department of Transportation projects
- Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)
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.
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.