Environmental Scientist 1

HDR, Inc. is hiring an Environmental Scientist 1 in Kansas City, MO, to assist with environmental permitting and natural resources projects. Responsibilities include report preparation, fieldwork, and environmental assessments under supervision. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences and strong communication skills. The role involves field visits and may require overnight travel. HDR values diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workplace culture.
HDR is seeking an Environmental Scientist 1 in Kansas City, MO, to work on environmental permitting and natural resources projects related to infrastructure. Responsibilities include preparing reports, conducting fieldwork, and performing environmental assessments under supervision. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and effective communicators. A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences is required. The role may involve field visits and some overnight travel.
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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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In the role of Environmental Scientist 1, we will count on you to:
• Work on a wide variety of environmental permitting and natural resources projects as they relate to transportation, water resources, and other infrastructure projects.
• Work under the supervision of senior environmental scientists.
• Prepare wetland delineation reports, environmental permits, NEPA documentation, biological assessments and other environmental compliance documentation.
• Perform field work associated with the collection of natural resource data.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments.
• Work independently on medium sized projects or assist more senior scientists on larger projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
• Applicants must be detail-oriented, organized, effective communicators, and team players with a strong focus on quality and client service.
• Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments
• Preference given to local candidates.

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to complete field site visits and record natural resource data in conditions that include sloped terrain, thick vegetation, and inclement weather
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle day or night
• Overnight travel may be required at times

Required Qualifications
• 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

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.

Primary Location:

United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Industry:

Environment/Sciences

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting:

Mar 27, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.