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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? Watch Our Story:' <a href="https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story" target="_blank">https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story</a>' 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. Environmental, Operations and Construction (EOC) operates within HDR's Federal Business Group, capable of delivering services across all HDR business groups at any location. Our work is performed by our professional staff, scientists and engineers at remote sites, embedded in client office space or our own facilities. EOC delivers quality engineering, environmental, and construction management services at competitive prices. HDR EOC's Marine Science team is currently in need of a Marine Mammal Biologist / Technical Project Manager to work out of our Virginia Beach, VA office. In this role, you will assist our U.S. Navy client with a wide range of project management, aerial survey, vessel-based fieldwork, reporting, and team support in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of America (Mexico), and Pacific Ocean operating areas as well as assist with expanding our client-base in the Norfolk, VA area. The ideal candidate will have consulting and project management expertise along with an extensive knowledge in Marine Science with specific interests focused on one or more of the following: marine mammal behavior, ecology, abundance, distribution, health assessments using UAS, behavioral responses to stimuli, and/or understanding anthropogenic effects on marine mammals. This position is subject to a governmental background check. in the role of Marine Biologist, we'll count on you to: <ul><li>Manage multiple projects from conception, planning, budgeting, reporting, and completion</li><li>Perform scientific/environmental project assignments requiring application of moderately complex objectives and limited variables</li><li>Direct the work of scientists, subcontractors, technical, and clerical personnel </li><li>Work independently on medium-size projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects</li><li>Conduct biological field surveys, data interpretation and analysis, and plan and manage written environmental reports</li><li>Conduct assessments to determine potential impacts from military or energy activities</li><li>Work on assignments that require dealing with diverse working conditions while in the field as needed</li><li>Assist with offshore small twin-engine aerial surveys for large whales</li><li>Assist with small and large vessels surveys which may require overnight multi-day trips</li><li>Assist with or lead deploying offshore passive acoustic monitoring gear</li><li>Assist with or lead the analysis of acoustic data collected from whale suction-cup tags, behavioral studies or controlled exposure experiments</li><li>Assist with photo-identification studies</li><li>Assist with or lead biopsy sampling of free-ranging dolphins or whales</li><li>Work on projects requiring scuba diving if certified or supporting scuba diving operations if not certified</li><li>Publish scientific and technical reports</li><li>Assist with other field work as needed</li><li>Potentially assist other HDR clients with project management and team support roles</li><li>Have excellent time management skills</li><li>Have a strong work-ethic with demonstrated history of reliability and team-oriented performance</li><li>Travel up to 25% throughout the United States</li><li>Perform other duties as needed</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Master or Ph.D. in Marine Biology or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant marine mammal-related experience, managing scientific research projects focused on marine mammal biology, ecology, or behavior in a consulting, federal government, or university-related research capacity </li><li>Alternatively, we will consider someone with a Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology with a minimum of 5 years relevant marine mammal-focused experience, managing scientific research projects focused on marine mammal biology, ecology, or behavior in a consulting, federal government, or university-related research capacity </li><li>Due to client contract requirements US Citizenship is required.</li><li>Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) upon hire</li><li>Ability to obtain clearance at the Secret level</li><li>Have a current or obtain a security clearance at the secret level. Please research the clearance requirements before applying</li><li>Highly proficient in writing procedures, guide, and/or studies</li><li>Knowledge of U.S. Navy training, oil and gas development, construction noise monitoring, or offshore renewable energy activities</li><li>Experience with manned aerial systems and FAA Part 107 certification a plus but not required to apply</li><li>Scuba diving experience - scientific or extensive open-water experience but not required to apply</li><li>MATLAB and/or R Studio programming experience</li><li>Local candidates or candidates willing to relocate preferred</li></ul>Qualifications Required Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Biology or closely related field </li><li>A minimum of 5 years experience managing biological/environmental projects </li><li>Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office </li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills</li><li>An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must</li></ul>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.

Marine Biologist

Job Description: Position is for a naval architect to design and maintain boats. <ul><li>Be proficient in design concerns for: hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, flotation, and stability, structures, arrangements, and construction. </li><li>Understand how to perform cost and survivability assessments. </li><li>Be proficient with modern computation tools to perform boat design studies.</li><li>Due to the complexity of modern boats, be able to integrate the activities of a variety of technology specialists.</li><li>Understand how to synthesize the often conflicting demands from competing design constraints to determine the most balanced designs for a small boat.</li></ul>Required Education: <ul><li>Bachelor's level degree in Naval Architecture or an Engineering discipline.</li></ul>Required Experience: <ul><li>1 year of experience performing Naval Architecture work.</li><li>Must be a U.S. citizen.</li></ul>

Junior Naval Architect

Job Description: • The Senior Naval Architect (E4) will support the development of the US Navy Watercraft program in support of Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Detachment Norfolk, Combatant Craft Division (NSWCCDDN), Code 83. • The Senior Naval Architect (E4) will support the early-stage definition and analysis of systems related to watercrafts. It is desired that the candidate's experience supports the following tasks: • The candidate shall perform/support watercraft hull design, including but not limited to the consideration and analysis of hydromechanics, stability, powering and resistance, survivability, mass properties, materials and fabrication, arrangements, coating systems, weight analysis, speed analysis, loading, docking, hoisting, launch and recovery, stowage, and structures. • The candidate shall perform and support analysis, calculations, and verification of designs for hull systems such as: • Anchoring, Docking, Dynamic Positioning, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Foils and Appendages, Hoisting, Hydrostatic • Inclining, Loads, Material Selection (wood, composites, metals). • Mooring • Motion Analysis • Propeller Sizing • Resistance Predictions • Rudder Sizing • Speed-Power, Stability Analysis (dynamic, transitional, maneuvering, directional, intact and damage) • Stress Analysis, Structural Vibration • Structure sizing Analysis • Survivability • Trim and List • Wave Loading, Weight, Wind Loading. Required Skills and Experiences: • Must be a U.S. citizen. • An Active secret security clearance. DESIRED EXPERIENCE: • Ten (10) years of experience in the design, operation, maintenance, or testing of watercraft or similar crafts to include working experience with United States Coast Guard (USCG), American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and Department of Defense (DoD) standards for watercraft; Experience working with materials (i.e., steel, aluminum, Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) and wood) • Three (3) years of supervisory experience. Degree Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or Engineering from an accredited college or university. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.

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