Senior Environmental Scientist

About Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR)

Founded in 1965, Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm headquartered in Elgin, IL with additional offices spanning across the state of Illinois. HLR is a leading provider of professional consulting engineering, environmental, and surveying services, 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 2023 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 2023 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

• Accurately scope environmental tasks, permits and timelines required to complete municipal, transportation, and utility projects

• Delegate tasks to most effectively utilize staff skill sets

• Complete and/or oversee project tasks to ensure critical paths are met

• Write and/or review reports and permitting submittals

• Complete and QA/QC field work including wetland delineations and other environmental studies

• Attend project meetings in the field or office

• Effectively communicate with coworkers, colleagues, and clients to build and maintain a team-based atmosphere and deliver a superior client experience

• Develop project scopes and cost estimates, and manage projects effectively within those budgets

• Manage project administration 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:

• Wetland delineations and reporting (PWS or CWS)

• Wetland and stormwater permitting on national and county levels

• Environmental studies such as tree surveys, threatened and endangered species surveys, and vegetative floristic quality assessments

• Erosion and sediment control best management practices

• Experience working with environmental, regulatory and land use agencies, such as: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Kane, Lake, DuPage, McHenry 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

• Life Style Account of up to $2,000

• 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

• Optional Dental Insurance

• Optional vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

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