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 Biologist/Regulatory Specialist to support and potentially 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 transportation, water, and natural resources market sectors. It will provide unique experiences in field work, report writing, analysis, and permitting in close coordination with project team members and subject matter experts that will foster learning and skill development across multiple disciplines and project types.

Primary Responsibilities

In this role, we'll count on you to proactively lend your biological resources knowledge and practical expertise by:

• Conducting wildlife and/or botanical and/or wetland surveys including species surveys and habitat evaluations.
• Developing biological resources technical reports, assessments, focused studies, and regulatory permitting applications.
• Working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and clients to analyze potential impacts on biological resources.
• Coordinating with regulatory agencies 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
  • Permit applications for 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
• Contributing to CEQA and NEPA documents, biological evaluations/assessments, monitoring reports, mitigation plans and associated documents to address project impacts.
• Will work independently and among a team on projects of various size.
• This is a full-time position and can be based out of our Sacramento, Folsom, or Walnut Creek offices
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or closely related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience of conducting biological resources surveys, impact analysis, reporting and/or regulatory permitting in California.
• Experience with species and habitats in Northern and Central California.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, and commitment to quality in both work processes and products.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS preferred

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $74,613.00 - $121,125.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.