HDR, Inc.
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. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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.
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 help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
Position Summary HDR is looking for a Senior Transportation Environmental Scientist to join our inclusive, diverse, and highly collaborative environmental team. This position will be based out of HDR's Tampa office. This individual must be an exceptional senior level environmental scientist with expansive environmental permitting experience. Preferred candidates have extensive experience obtaining environmental permits for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The focus of this role is to lead wetland delineations, species surveys, and associated regulatory permitting, while biologists on our team have the opportunity to crosswalk all facets of project delivery including botany, fisheries, and NEPA.
Key Responsibilities
Function as a Senior Transportation Environmental Project Manager for permitting transportation projects and related environmental services
Provide technical expertise at the project level and support growing HDR's environmental program
Remain up-to-date with regulatory policy changes
Prepare, plan and analyze technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documents
Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices
Manage and deliver several projects concurrently, including developing and managing budgets, schedules, and quality of product
Support client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition and compliance for wetland, other surface waters, essential fish habitat, and threatened/endangered species
Orchestrate biological field surveys or assessments, data interpretation, analysis and report writing
Support regional or national projects in specific areas of technical expertise
Perform other duties as necessary
Preferred Qualifications
BS or MS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
Minimum of 10 years' experience conducting focused aquatic resources delineations and permitting in Florida
Demonstrated field experience, including leading field teams for aquatic resources delineations
Broad knowledge of Florida's flora and/or fauna
Previous experience scoping and producing environmental permits for FDOT projects
Strong background in NEPA and state-level environmental reviews, including EIS, EA, and FDOT PD&Es
Exceptional technical writing ability; experience drafting scientific papers, survey reports, compliance documentation
Proficiency with MS Excel and ArcGIS software
Ability to market clients and write proposals, develop scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for environmental projects
Previous experience managing and mentoring multidisciplinary environmental staff
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field
10 years experience in complex environmental planning and compliance projects
Demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process
Experience managing large, complex EIS documents for transportation or other infrastructure projects
Technical expertise in data interpretation and presentation for environmental studies and investigations
Proficient with MS Office
Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong conceptual, organizational, and research abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Staff management experience beneficial
Commitment to an inclusive, employee‑owned culture
Location United States – Florida – Tampa (Primary) | Sarasota (Other)
Work Schedule Full‑time, Regular Employee
Posting Information Posted: November 4, 2025
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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.
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 help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
Position Summary HDR is looking for a Senior Transportation Environmental Scientist to join our inclusive, diverse, and highly collaborative environmental team. This position will be based out of HDR's Tampa office. This individual must be an exceptional senior level environmental scientist with expansive environmental permitting experience. Preferred candidates have extensive experience obtaining environmental permits for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The focus of this role is to lead wetland delineations, species surveys, and associated regulatory permitting, while biologists on our team have the opportunity to crosswalk all facets of project delivery including botany, fisheries, and NEPA.
Key Responsibilities
Function as a Senior Transportation Environmental Project Manager for permitting transportation projects and related environmental services
Provide technical expertise at the project level and support growing HDR's environmental program
Remain up-to-date with regulatory policy changes
Prepare, plan and analyze technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documents
Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices
Manage and deliver several projects concurrently, including developing and managing budgets, schedules, and quality of product
Support client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition and compliance for wetland, other surface waters, essential fish habitat, and threatened/endangered species
Orchestrate biological field surveys or assessments, data interpretation, analysis and report writing
Support regional or national projects in specific areas of technical expertise
Perform other duties as necessary
Preferred Qualifications
BS or MS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
Minimum of 10 years' experience conducting focused aquatic resources delineations and permitting in Florida
Demonstrated field experience, including leading field teams for aquatic resources delineations
Broad knowledge of Florida's flora and/or fauna
Previous experience scoping and producing environmental permits for FDOT projects
Strong background in NEPA and state-level environmental reviews, including EIS, EA, and FDOT PD&Es
Exceptional technical writing ability; experience drafting scientific papers, survey reports, compliance documentation
Proficiency with MS Excel and ArcGIS software
Ability to market clients and write proposals, develop scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for environmental projects
Previous experience managing and mentoring multidisciplinary environmental staff
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field
10 years experience in complex environmental planning and compliance projects
Demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process
Experience managing large, complex EIS documents for transportation or other infrastructure projects
Technical expertise in data interpretation and presentation for environmental studies and investigations
Proficient with MS Office
Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong conceptual, organizational, and research abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Staff management experience beneficial
Commitment to an inclusive, employee‑owned culture
Location United States – Florida – Tampa (Primary) | Sarasota (Other)
Work Schedule Full‑time, Regular Employee
Posting Information Posted: November 4, 2025
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