Environmental Scientist 2

HDR is seeking an Environmental Scientist 2 in Denver, CO, responsible for scientific monitoring and testing services for various environmental projects, including mines and landfills. The role involves significant fieldwork (50-70% travel) and requires a Bachelor's degree, strong technical writing skills, and experience with environmental compliance. Candidates should be self-motivated and able to work independently and in teams, with a focus on professional development.
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?

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The primary duties of this position include a range of scientific, monitoring, and testing services for a variety of environmental projects at locations such as abandoned and operating mines, landfills, industrial facilities, power stations, and communities impacted by emerging contaminants (e.g. PFAS). This position requires a versatile professional that is eager to learn and values the opportunity for professional development through a variety of project assignments. The position will require frequent travel/fieldwork (50-70%) along the Front Range and less frequent travel to other Colorado areas or out of State. In the role of Environmental Scientist/Geologist II, we'll count on you to:
• Help design and conduct field studies and be responsible for data collection, compilation and analysis for a variety of geology and/or hydrology-related projects.
• Complete geologic logging of borings and monitoring well drilling followed by conversion to electronic boring logs.
• Complete surface and groundwater sampling including coordination with laboratories, data analysis, and reporting.
• Coordinate compliance sampling for municipal, power, water/wastewater, and industrial clients
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic testing and analysis.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues that may arise in the field.
• Communicate issues in a timely manner to team members and supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• Work both independently on small projects and as part of larger project teams to assist senior personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience with groundwater and surface water sampling.
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures).
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience supporting remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and design activities
• Be located within the Denver/Boulder Castle Rock Metro Area
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel. May require field work in remote areas.
• Prior experience with Colorado and Federal environmental regulations.
• Prior geological/hydrogeological experience around Colorado is a plus.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER, First Aid CPR, and/or MSHA Certifications.
• Prior experience with environmental compliance including development of monitoring plans, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience sampling for contaminates such as PFAS, heavy metals, volatile organic compound
• Experience with working on CERLA Superfund Sites, abandoned/active mines, coordinating with State and Federal agencies.

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.