Location: Elgin, IL
Company: Hampton, Lenzini And Renwick
serving public agencies and private-sector clients throughout the Midwest. We believe that our team and award-winning Work Hard Have Fun Give Back ® culture are what draw employees and clients to our firm and are proud to be named the number one 2022 A/E/C Employer of Choice ® by PSMJ Resources, Inc.
based on our workforce retention, productivity, and superior level of employee engagement. Additionally, HLR received the 2022 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction by PSMJ Resources, Inc. - the only award recognizing the A/E/C firms that deliver a truly exceptional client experience. At HLR, our culture and team are paramount to our success. We've built an incredible atmosphere that attracts
bright, driven, caring individuals who sincerely want to make a difference in the industry. We are truly a team in every sense: we're mentors and collaborators who believe in supporting one another as we work together to achieve our goals.
We're passionate about employee development, evidenced by our Pathways to Success program - a specialized roadmap to career advancement - as well as the time and resources we dedicate to employee training and education. We challenge ourselves, celebrate accomplishments big and small, and focus on fostering a positive, synergetic environment where individuals can thrive professionally and personally. By joining our team, you are joining us on our mission
to make a measurable impact in the communities which we live and work each and every day.
Together, we can redefine excellence. HLR is looking for a qualified Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team. This role presents the opportunity to perform a variety of environmental tasks on transportation, utility, and private projects. This role typically consists of 80% field duties and 20% office duties. Our ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of environmental and natural sciences, and a willingness to work in the field, at times, under strenuous conditions. All candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills with coworkers, colleagues, and clients to deliver a best-in-class client experience.
Additionally, our ideal candidate is a self-starting multi-tasker with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. At HLR, we work as a team, and we are looking for the right person to help us grow our environmental department. Duties and Responsibilities Typical F ield Duties Include: W e tland deline a tions N a ti v e a r ea r es t o r a tion activities E r osion c o n t r ol obser v a tion on c onstruction si t es T r ee sur ve y s S ampling Typical Office Duties Include: R eport writing W e tland and S t or m w a t er permitting E n vi r onme n tal studies V arious docume n t a tion Education Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in biology, botany, environmental science, geology, or related field.
Required Experience and Skills 3-5 years of experience in the environmental field Must possess a current valid driver's license, as driving a vehicle is a requirement to perform the job responsibilities. Therefore, you must be able to pass a work-related, pre-employment drug screen. 2 years of SE/SC inspection experience in the upper Midwest Region Knowledge of Midwestern native plant communities, and native and invasive plant identification and terminology skills preferred Wetland delineation training and experience Strong communication and computer skills Nice-to-Haves CPESC or CESSWI Experience with Arc GIS Water and soil contamination testing and analysis experience (CCDD, PESAs, Phase 1 and 2 ESAs) Construction observation experience Experience with Microstation Experience with threatened and endangered species surveys Certified Arborist Compensation Competitive salary, depending on experience End-of-the-year bonus opportunity, dependent on company and personal performance Work/Life Student loan assistance Paid holidays Paid time off (PTO) 401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan (Available to all employees over 21 years of age who have completed 6 months of service) Flexible work hours and schedules Family-like atmosphere Casual dress code Frequent company social events Community involvement opportunities Rewards and recognition programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Corporate perks Employee referral bonus Health Medical insurance (PPO HSA and Traditional PPO) HLR Supplemental allowance if you choose to forgo company Health Insurance Employer HSA contributions Dental Wellness Allowance Optional vision insurance Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care Wellness program Gym membership reimbursement Career Development HLR-led seminars and Lunch 'n' Learns Mentoring programs for all employees Continuing education program Performance and career development programs Financial support for professional development, memberships, and registrations Job Posted by Applicant Pro
serving public agencies and private-sector clients throughout the Midwest. We believe that our team and award-winning Work Hard Have Fun Give Back ® culture are what draw employees and clients to our firm and are proud to be named the number one 2022 A/E/C Employer of Choice ® by PSMJ Resources, Inc.
based on our workforce retention, productivity, and superior level of employee engagement. Additionally, HLR received the 2022 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction by PSMJ Resources, Inc. - the only award recognizing the A/E/C firms that deliver a truly exceptional client experience. At HLR, our culture and team are paramount to our success. We've built an incredible atmosphere that attracts
bright, driven, caring individuals who sincerely want to make a difference in the industry. We are truly a team in every sense: we're mentors and collaborators who believe in supporting one another as we work together to achieve our goals.
We're passionate about employee development, evidenced by our Pathways to Success program - a specialized roadmap to career advancement - as well as the time and resources we dedicate to employee training and education. We challenge ourselves, celebrate accomplishments big and small, and focus on fostering a positive, synergetic environment where individuals can thrive professionally and personally. By joining our team, you are joining us on our mission
to make a measurable impact in the communities which we live and work each and every day.
Together, we can redefine excellence! HLR is looking for a qualified Senior Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will manage a variety of environmental work on both transportation and utility projects. Ensuring that each project is completed according to established objectives, within budget, and on schedule to meet our client's needs and expectations is crucial. The Senior Environmental Scientist will also assist with training environmental scientists in field and office tasks. Our ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of environmental and natural sciences, and knowledge of federal, state, and county requirements.
All candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills with coworkers, colleagues, and clients to deliver a best-in-class client experience. At HLR, we work as a team, and we are looking for the right person to help us grow our environmental department. Duties And Responsibilities Manage a variety of environmental work on both transportation and utility A c cu r a t ely s c ope e n vi r onme n tal tasks, permits and timelines r equi r ed t o c ompl et e municipal, transportation, and utility projects D eleg a t e tasks t o most e f f ecti v ely utili z e st a ff skill s e ts C ompl et e and / or o v e r see p r oject tasks t o ensu r e critical p a ths a r e m e t W ri t e and / or r e vi e w r eports and permitting submittals C omplete and QA/QC field work including wetland delineations and other environmental studies A t t end p r oject me e tings in the field or o ffi c e E ffectiv ely communicate with coworkers, colleagues, and clients to build and maintain a team-based atmosphere and deliver a superior client experience D evelop project scopes and cost estimates, and manage projects effectively within those budgets M ana g e p r oject administ r a tion activities Assist with the training of environmental scientists in field and office tasks Education Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in biology, botany, environmental science, geology, or related field Required Experience and Skills 8+ years of work experience in the environmental field Knowledge of Federal, State, and County requirements Knowledge of Midwestern native plant communities, and native and invasive plant identification and terminology skills Training and experience in the following areas: W e tland deline a tions and r eporting (P W S or C W S) W e tland and s t or m w a t er permitting on n a tional and c ou n ty l e v els E n vi r onme n tal studies such as t r ee sur ve y s, th r e a t ened and endan g e r ed species sur ve y s, and vegetative floristic quality backssments E r osion and sedime n t c o n t r ol best mana g eme n t p r acti c es Experien c e w orking with e n vi r onme n tal, r egul a t ory and land use a g encies, such as: U.
S. Army Corps of Engineers, S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Kane, Lake, Du Page, Mc Henry County Stormwater Ordinances and permitting, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and Illinois State Historic Preservation Office Nice-to-Haves Water and soil contamination testing and analysis experience (CCDD, PESAs, Ph 1 ESAs, and PSIs) Certified Arborist Stormwater management inspection and compliance documentation (CPESC/CESSWI/DECI) Experience with design and construction oversight for green infrastructure Experience with obtaining environmental grants Compensation Competitive salary, depending on experience End-of-the-year bonus opportunity, dependent on company and personal performance Work/Life Student loan assistance Paid holidays Paid time off (PTO) 401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan (Available to all employees over 21 years of age who have completed 6 months of service) Flexible work hours and schedules Family-like atmosphere Casual dress code Frequent company social events Community involvement opportunities Rewards and recognition programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Corporate perks Employee referral bonus Health Medical insurance (PPO HSA and Traditional PPO) HLR Supplemental allowance if you choose to forgo company Health Insurance Employer HSA contributions Dental Wellness Allowance Optional vision insurance Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care Wellness program Gym membership reimbursement Career Development HLR-led seminars and Lunch 'n' Learns Mentoring programs for all employees Continuing education program Performance and career development programs Financial support for professional development, memberships, and registrations Job Posted by Applicant Pro
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