Senior Environmental Scientist/Planner/PM
HDR
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Plan and direct medium- to large-size environmental planning and compliance projects for transportation, water/ wastewater, facilities, and other programs as identified
- Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, environmental planning studies, environmental assessments/impact analysis and associated permitting and compliance monitoring for transportation, infrastructure and development projects that require conformance with State/City Environmental Reviews & National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Experience with New England state DOT process (ie MEPA) is a plus
- Research and interpret scientific literature, regulatory programs, guidance and applications
- Collect project-related data, which may include research, conducting surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, natural resources, land use, etc.
- Work with GIS or oversee use of GIS tools
- Conduct environmental impact assessments
- Conduct field assessments, and support field investigations
- Support and manage projects which involve permitting, wetland and stream mitigation design, planning, environmental documents, etc.
- Manage or coordinate specialty sub consultants or consultant team members
- Define the level of environmental analysis required, coordinate with project team members in problem solving and solutions
- Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings
- Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices
- Support regional or national projects in specific areas of technical expertise
- Be closely involved in public participation and multiple agency coordination (specifically New England state DOT’s)
- Take responsibility for project management, including developing and managing budgets, schedules, and quality of products
- Serve as Project Manager or Task Leader on larger projects as needed, but project management is not sole focus of position
- Assist with business development/marketing for environmental services
- Perform other duties as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field
- 10 years' experience in complex environmental planning/compliance projects preparing environmental documents which should include experience in wetlands/natural resources, permitting, planning, NEPA, MEPA, CEPA, SEQRA, Section 7, research and assessment of regulations, GIS applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process. Experience with New England state DOT process (ie MEPA) is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret design plans
- Experience managing large, complex EIS documents for transportation, large facility, land management, or other infrastructure projects
- Technical expertise in the design, implementation, interpretation and presentation of data for environmental studies and investigations in specialized discipline
- Wetland certifications preferred. CWS, PWS etc.
- Candidates who reside locally in the New England area and have project experience there are preferred. Experience with coastal environments desired.
- Proficient with MS Office
- Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Staff management experience beneficial
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
- Master's degree