Senior Lead Environmental Scientist

Hanson Values Integrity Commitment Quality Relationships Innovation If youu2019re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our companyu2019s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. A Day in Life of a Senior Lead Environmental Scientist at Hanson Hereu2019s a snapshot of what you would do in this role: + Contribute to impactful infrastructure, transportation, power, water, and land development projects. + Lead and manage complex environmental projects from planning through delivery. + Conduct and oversee 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 meets quality and regulatory expectations. + Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including: + National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) + Clean Water Act + Endangered Species Act + National Historic Preservation Act + RCRA and related state-level environmental 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 technical advisor and trusted consultant to clients across multiple markets. + Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, planners, surveyors, and GIS specialists. + Mentor and manage junior environmental staff, support internal training and technical development. + Assist in proposal development, including technical writing, project approach, and cost estimating. + Participate in client meetings, presentations, and industry events representing Hansonu2019s environmental capabilities. + Help grow Hansonu2019s environmental practice in Indiana and surrounding regions. What Weu2019re Looking For We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role: Skills: + Strong knowledge of NEPA, CWA Section 404/401 permitting, ESA compliance, and other major environmental laws. + Demonstrated experience with fieldwork and technical reporting. + Excellent communication, technical writing, and client interaction skills. + Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams. + Ability to travel for project-related work (primarily regional). + Professional certifications such as PWS, CEP, CPESC, CHMM, or similar preferred. + Experience in transportation, utility, energy, federal, or municipal project environments. + Familiarity with GIS applications, ecological modeling, or advanced environmental analysis tools preferred. Education/Experience: + Bacheloru2019s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, environmental engineering, or related field. Masteru2019s degree preferred. + 8+ years of relevant environmental consulting or regulatory agency experience. Salary range: $85,000 - $115,000 Benefits Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including: Competitive compensation Performance bonuses 401(k) with matching contribution Employee Stock Ownership Plan Comprehensive health & well-being plans Financial wellness plans Work-life balance programs Want to know more? Visit our benefits page ( for all the details. Culture We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. Itu2019s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. Youu2019ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including: Monthly educational webinars Leadership training Lunch & learn development sessions 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses Mentorship opportunities Award-winning internship program Employee recognition And so much more AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO u2014 EMPLOYER We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

Created: 2026-01-26