Sr. Wetland Scientist

Sr. Wetland ScientistIndianapolis, IndianaJob Category: Planning GroupFull/Part Time: Full timeJob Type: RegularWhat We're Looking ForAt HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails conducting waters determinations (including wetland delineations), preparing Waters of the US Reports, and designing/monitoring mitigation sites for permittee responsible and/or In-Lieu Fee mitigation. The position would also assist with completing Section 401/404, IDNR Construction in a Floodway, and other applicable permits.What You’ll Do:Under minimal direction, performs a variety of more highly complex professional planning, environmental planning, landscape architecture and urban design project responsibilities, and leads technical tasks.Writes and/or reviews major sections of and leads production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for projects. Coordinates and synthesizes the contributions of others.Leads, prepares, and reviews graphics, technical reports, work plans, scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to Request for Proposals for projects. Prepares and reviews budgets, invoicing, and billing.Leads public and stakeholder engagement and presents information to the community.Provides guidance and mentors staff.Leads coordination with clients, sub-consultants, and in-house personnel on a regular basis to complete assigned tasks.Recommends process and system improvements that result in greater efficiencies, enhanced capacities, and improved service delivery.Supports department managers and office leadership with strategic planning, staffing/training, and other special projects.May serve as project manager or task lead.Performs other duties as assigned.What You’ll Need:Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field and 10 years related experience, orMaster's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field and 9 yrs of relevant experience.What You’ll Bring:Conducts waters determinations (including wetland delineations) and prepares the associated Waters of the US Reports.Prepares and delivers permits, including but not limited to Section 401/404 and IDNR Construction in a Floodway permits.Provides technical oversight and guidance in the development of new ideas, data, and methodologies and how to apply it to techniques more broadly.Reviews monitoring protocols to ensure compliance with design criteria, scientific specifications, and regulatory approvals/permits.Serves as senior reviewer of technical reports in their entirety, providing guidance to less experienced staff.Serves as a recognized wetland expert.What We Prefer:Certified Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)Expertise in Wetland and/or Stream Mitigation DesignMitigation Monitoring ExperienceAdditional InformationVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.Locations: Indianapolis, INAt HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

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