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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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Geologist I/ Environmental Scientist I, we'll count on you to administer the following:

• Planning and developing SOPs, field sampling plans, and other baseline documents required to support remedial investigations, site characterizations, pre-design investigations, etc.
• Sampling of soil, surface water, groundwater, sediment, and other environmental media to support Remedial Investigations, site characterizations, risk assessments, Phase I/II assessments, and other studies
• Sampling of stormwater during rain events, often completed outside of normal business hours
• Groundwater monitoring well installation oversight
• Operation of various types of monitoring equipment in the field
• Data evaluation and tabulation to support site interpretations and reports
• Coordination with and oversight of subcontractors
• Completion of daily reports, boring logs, various sample documentation forms.
• Work independently on small projects, work in teams on larger projects, and assist more-senior scientists and engineers on client deliverables.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with field work a plus but not required
• Experience preparing technical reports, well diagrams, and boring logs a plus but not required
• Local candidates preferred

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field
• Ability to assess and classify soil and rock samples to determine geologic type
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
• May require ability to travel
• 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.