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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Primary Responsibilities HDR is looking to add an exceptional biologist to our friendly and highly collaborative Colorado team. Candidates that strive for excellence in their day-to-day work, scientific practice, and careers; as well as those individuals that are interested in continuing to expand their scientific knowledge through collaboration and continued learning will integrate nicely into our biological resources practice. Our biologists spend time in the field and in front of a computer throughout the year. Our field work includes surveys for biological resources such as wetlands, streams, plants, wildlife, general habitat, and can be species specific. Our surveys support impact assessments, impact avoidance, long-term biological monitoring, regulatory permitting efforts, and pre- and post-construction compliance. When we are at our computers, we interpret and analyze the data collected in the field and use those data to prepare biological resource reports and study plans, mitigation and monitoring plans, biological resource sections of environmental documents, regulatory permit applications, and other scientific reports as needed. Our biologists are supported by mid- and senior-level biologists, as well as other members of the team and resource experts across the country that bring a diverse range of expertise that is critical to our commitment to excellence. If this sounds like you, and you have the skills and experience outlined below, we look forward to talking with you. Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Proven to be a reliable member of an HDR biological/ecological sciences team
- Ability to use sub-meter GPS technology and ESRI Field Maps and ArcGIS Pro software
- Minimum 2 seasons conducting focused ecological surveys through an academic institution, ecological consulting firm, resource agency, or similar
- A broad knowledge of flora and fauna, as well as distinctive characteristics of ecosystems across the U.S.
- An understanding of plant and wildlife identification.
- Demonstrated field experience
- Willingness to work in inclement conditions and travel for up to two weeks at a time for field work. Travel out of state may be required.
- Must be able to navigate rugged conditions on foot for extended periods of time (8-10 hours). Day and night surveys may be required.
- Exceptional and demonstrated technical writing and verbal communication skills. Experience drafting technical documents such as scientific papers, survey findings, compliance documentation, or similar is required.
- Good organizational and data handling skills, along with proficiency in MS Excel and Word, ArcGIS, and GPS technology.
- Self-motivated, positive, flexible, team-oriented attitude with a willingness and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- An attitude and commitment to be an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $41,930.00 - $68,885.00
Primary Location
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United States-Colorado-Fort Collins
Industry
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Power
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Biological and Ecological Sci
Job Posting
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Jan 14, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Jan 15, 2025