Environmental scientist Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you aspire to work for a firm that promotes innovative thinking and challenges you daily while offering learning and advancement opportunities, consider a career with Hanson. Our dedication to sustainability in our practices emphasizes client success and creates vital partnerships within our communities and environment.

A Day in Life as a Lead Environmental Scientist at Hanson

In this role, you will:

• Make significant contributions to infrastructure, transportation, power, water, and land development projects.
• Lead and oversee complex environmental projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct and manage environmental modeling, field surveys, data analysis, and technical studies.
• Prepare, review, and certify technical reports, categorical exclusions (CEs), environmental assessments (EAs), and environmental permit applications.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and ensure project delivery aligns with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret federal, state, and local environmental regulations such as NEPA, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and RCRA, including relevant state laws.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, including IDEM, USACE, USFWS, EPA, and local municipalities.
• Lead wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species assessments, habitat evaluations, Phase I ESAs, and other field investigations.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor and consultant to clients across diverse markets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, planners, surveyors, and GIS specialists.
• Mentor and manage junior environmental staff, supporting internal training and professional growth.
• Assist with proposal development, including technical writing, project approach planning, and cost estimation.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and industry events, showcasing Hanson's environmental expertise.
• Play a key role in growing Hanson's environmental practice in Indiana and neighboring regions.

What We Seek

The following qualifications will help you excel in this position:

• Strong understanding of NEPA, CWA Section 404/401 permitting, ESA compliance, and other significant environmental laws.
• Proven experience with fieldwork and technical reporting.
• Outstanding communication, technical writing, and client engagement skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams effectively.
• Willingness to travel for project-related tasks (mostly regionally).
• Preferred professional certifications such as PWS, CEP, CPESC, CHMM, or similar credentials.
• Experience within transportation, utility, energy, federal, or municipal project settings is advantageous.
• Familiarity with GIS applications, ecological modeling, or advanced environmental analysis tools is a plus.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, environmental engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant environmental consulting or regulatory agency experience.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000

Benefits

At Hanson, our commitment to our people is reflected in our generous benefits program, designed to provide a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career. Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness programs
• Work-life balance initiatives

Curious about our benefits? Visit our benefits page for comprehensive details.

Culture

We believe that choosing a job transcends daily responsibilities. It's essential to feel a sense of belonging and growth potential in your career path. At Hanson, you will discover an inclusive and diverse workforce eager to connect with you, along with numerous career development opportunities such as:

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn sessions for development
• 24/7 access to skill-building courses
• Mentorship programs
• Award-winning internship opportunities
• Employee recognition initiatives
• And much more!

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