About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Position Description
HDR is seeking a qualified Senior Biologist to support and lead environmental permitting, and biology technical work on small, medium, and large projects in California. This is a unique opportunity that supports projects in our water, transportation, and natural resources market sectors. It will provide unique experiences in permitting and analysis in close coordination with project team members and subject matter experts across multiple disciplines and project types. This position will further collaborate with water, resources, and transportation-related market sectors to support overall resource allocation, quality control, and technical excellence.
Primary Responsibilities
In this role, we'll count on you to proactively lend your biological resources knowledge and practical expertise by:
- Leading biological surveys including species surveys for plants and/or wildlife, habitat evaluations, and aquatic resource delineations.
- Working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and clients to analyze potential impacts on biological resources and contributing innovative solutions to minimize/mitigate impacts.
- Engaging with regulatory agencies on behalf of clients to facilitate permit approval and regulatory compliance activities for various types of projects. Project activities or permitting processes may include:
- California and Federal Endangered Species Act consultations
- Other state/local permits in California and the Western United States
- FERC regulatory processes
- Preparation and negotiation of permit applications with resources agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, NOAA Fisheries, and California Coastal Commission
- Leading development of CEQA and NEPA documents, biological evaluations/assessments, monitoring reports, mitigation plans and associated documents to address project impacts.
- Providing quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) review of biological resources technical reports, assessments, focused studies, and regulatory permitting applications.
- Consistent coordination with and provision of mentorship and development opportunities to mid- and junior-level biologists.
- Will work independently and among a team on projects of various size.
- This is a full-time position and can be based in our Sacramento, Folsom, or Walnut Creek offices.
- Perform other duties as needed
*THIS ROLE CAN RESIDE IN HDR'S WALNUT CREEK, SACRAMENTO, OR FOLSOM OFFICES*
