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?
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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. We believe waste is more than management, it's also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you'll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You'll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability. As a Senior Ecologist, you will provide technical expertise and project management oversight for key projects; maintain and strengthen existing client relationships; help to promote the advancement of business development strategies, pursuit of new clients and new projects; and support staff development. Specific responsibilities include:
- Act as the senior technical lead for all sizes of projects with a high degree of technical complexity including management of teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to closeout).
- Lead and grow the environmental science and permitting technical and project teams through all phases of project delivery.
- Participate in developing key strategic marketing initiatives to identify and capture expanding service opportunities.
- Establish and maintain client relationships.
- Serve as client manager and main point of contact for key clients.
- Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
- Support the Project Manager with and/or directly track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work effort of team to deliver contracted services within budget and schedule
- Collaborate closely with the Operational, Business, and Accounting leadership.
- Maintain quality in project delivery and implement QA/QC procedures.
- Collaborate with other Business Class and Marketing staff in the pursuit of new projects, taking a champion role in selected key pursuits.
- Serve as Project Director for key/strategic projects, provide technical input for Business Class, and assist in developing capabilities of Business Class staff.
- Supervise technical staff and mentor staff.
- Develop business development strategies for clients in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area applying technical knowledge of environmental planning, permitting, and restoration practices in both the tidal and freshwater space
- Work with technical restoration experts to contribute to projects focused on sustainability and resiliency with an emphasis on nature-based solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Environmental Sciences preferred.
- A team player with the ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams
- Business development and strategic planning skills
- Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven project leadership, and understanding of project management (staffing, schedule, and budget), and mentorship skills
- Strong technical background and experience in estuarine and freshwater ecology and functional assessments
- Must have the ability to interact with various design teams
- Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Preference is given to local candidates
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environment Science or closely related field
- 10 years experience in complex environmental planning/compliance projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process
- Experience managing large, complex EIS documents for transportation, large facility, land management, or other infrastructure projects
- Technical expertise in the design, implementation, interpretation and presentation of data for environmental studies and investigations in specialized discipline
- Proficient with MS Office
- Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Staff management experience beneficial
- 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.
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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Woodcliff Lake, NJ}: $133,525 - $190,750
Primary Location
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United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
Industry
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Water
Schedule
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Part-time
Employee Status
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Temporary
BusinessClass
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Environmental Sci and Planning
Job Posting
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Mar 3, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Mar 04, 2026