Environmental Scientist 1

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HDR is seeking an enthusiastic entry-level Environmental Scientist to join our growing Environmental & Data Solutions Team in South Carolina (Charleston or Columbia) office locations.

In this role you will work on a wide variety of environmental compliance and natural resources projects as they relate to water, transportation, pipeline, renewable energy, and power infrastructure projects. You will work under the supervision of an experienced environmental scientist gaining valuable industry knowledge. You will support environmental permits, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, biological assessments and other environmental compliance documentation. You will assist senior and mid-level scientists in field work and processing data associated with the collection of natural resource data. You will gain experience working in an employee-owned company that can provide you with support to succeed and grow in your career, starting with onboarding into your new role, and the chance to be part of a growing team supporting diverse market sectors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Function as an Environmental Scientist for natural resources field studies and environmental permitting for the Environmental & Data Solutions Team in South Carolina.
• Perform wetland delineations, ecological and/or biological field surveys and assessments, data interpretation, analysis, and report writing with oversight from senior staff
• Assist in the development of Clean Water Act 404/401 applications, NEPA environmental assessments or impact statements, natural resources and environmental permitting strategies and report preparation.
• Conduct field work in difficult or remote conditions including overnight team deployments of one-week durations throughout the Southeast.
• Prioritize tasks and deliver multiple projects concurrently with oversight from senior staff.
• Perform other duties as necessary.