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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

HDR is seeking a Senior Geochemist with 10 or more years of experience. The successful candidate may be based in one of HDR’s Colorado offices, but other locations will also be considered. This individual will support ongoing project workload, as well as interface with clients, lead and team on the pursuit of new work. The primary duties of this position include a range of scientific, monitoring, testing, and modeling services for a variety of environmental projects at locations such as industrial facilities, power stations, abandoned and operating mines, and water supplies. This position requires a versatile professional that is eager to learn and values the opportunity for professional development through a variety of project assignments. The position will require travel/field-work (up to 25%) with most work conducted in Colorado but may require support for other projects worldwide.

In the role of Geochemist, we'll count on you to

Lead the planning and implementation of geochemical investigations to assess soils, groundwater, or surface water metals impacts.Interpret geochemical data to assess the nature and extent of contaminants in environmental matrices.Develop conceptual models of geochemical processes to support site characterization, remediation, and water management planning.Collaborate with hydrogeologists, geologists, environmental scientists, and engineers to integrate geochemical data into groundwater or surface water models.Conduct geochemical modeling using PHREEQC or Geochemist WorkbenchCoordinate with labs and conduct data review and validationPerform other related duties as necessary.Work both independently on small projects and as part of larger project teams to assist senior personnel.Interface with clients on existing projects and the development of new work.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on environmental projects involving soil and groundwater contamination, remediation, and exploration/mining.Experience conducting technical evaluations and data computation to evaluate support compliance and contaminant fate and transport evaluations.Demonstrated knowledge of conceptual site models and the ability to critically analyze these models to identify data gaps and inform field investigation scoping activities.Knowledge of geochemical modeling software (PHREEQC, Geochemist Workbench)Demonstrated basic working skills with GIS, Microsoft Excel and Word.Strong technical writing skills.Demonstrated mentoring leadership skills.Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.Proven skills in developing proposals and winning work for multi-disciplinary teams.Experience conducting geochemical evaluations to support mining operations. Experience with environmental permitting.Qualified Environmental Person certification or licensure is a plus.MSHA Part 48 training is a plus.

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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environment Science or closely related field10 years experience in complex environmental planning/compliance projectsDemonstrated knowledge of the NEPA processDemonstrated knowledge of the NEPA processExperience managing large, complex EIS documents for transportation, large facility, land management, or other infrastructure projectsTechnical expertise in the design, implementation, interpretation and presentation of data for environmental studies and investigations in specialized disciplineProficient with MS OfficeSelf-starter with excellent writing and communication skillsStrong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilitiesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStaff management experience beneficialAn 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.) Colorado: $99,820.00 - $142,600.00