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Henningson, Durham & Richardson, PC Senior Environmental Specialist in Albany, New York
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?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.
HDR is leading the charge to modernize and decarbonize the nation's electrical grid. We are looking for an experienced Sr. Environmental Specialist to join our highly collaborative team in the New York/NJ Area. The successful candidate for this position will be a well-rounded, team-oriented individual, with excellent communication skills who is capable of performing activities related to the environmental permitting of energy infrastructure projects.
We will look to the successful candidate to lead a variety of environmental studies, permitting, and documentation projects or tasks that may include New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation; Article VII permitting; Section 94-C siting; permit applications under Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act; and consultation with stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collect project-related data, which may include research, conducting surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, land use, etc.
- Assimilate and manage data.
- Define the level of environmental analysis required.
- Perform complex assignments, making independent decisions on problems and methods.
- Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings.
- Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition and compliance.
- Work independently on medium-size projects, or assist others on larger projects.
- Perform project management responsibilities, including preparing and managing scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and issue resolution.
- Lead consultation with regulatory agencies, public meetings/hearings, and client coordination.
- Lead the development of environmental documentation, including study reports, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and applicant-prepared environmental studies.
- Assess and analyze siting and routing of energy infrastructure projects to identify constraints and barriers and develop recommendations for avoidance and/or mitigation.
- Assess and analyze project impacts to identify permit/license requirements and develop strategies to avoid or minimize project-related effects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience preparing exhibits for Section 94-c applications for renewable energy infrastructure projects in New York State.
- Previous experience conducting wetland delineations.
- Experience conducting threatened and endangered species surveys.
- Local candidates preferred.
- 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.
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.
CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.
At HDR, health and safety matters.
For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.
If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly