Environmental Scientist

About This Role

This role offers a variety of working conditions, ranging from field efforts to office analysis, report writing, agency interactions, and the development of permit applications and mitigation plans. The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and planners focused on existing client support and new business development. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with strong writing and technical skills to excel in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations, including wetland delineations and assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, and ecological monitoring
• Prepare permit applications, such as environmental resource permits, Section 404 and 408 permits, and local agency natural resource permits
• Prepare NEPA documentation and review NEPA documents
• Perform environmental monitoring and inspections
• Work with engineering team members to identify and resolve transportation project challenges
• Use ArcGIS Pro for data collection, analysis, and compilation of data and exhibits for reports
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external project team members, clients, and regulators
• Assist the firm in other capacities as needed, such as public involvement activities
• Support client marketing and business development efforts
• Assist with field sampling and assessment
• Collect data and operate field equipment associated with environmental permitting projects
• Participate in threatened and endangered species surveys
• Lead field sampling and assessment efforts as assigned
• Analyze and manage data
• Write reports
• Prepare permit documentation
• Prepare and review NEPA documentation
• Coordinate with project team members, clients, and regulators
• Support marketing efforts

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Science (Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology) or a related field
• 3-8 years of professional experience in environmental science, biology, natural resource management, planning, or a related field. A Master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of professional experience
• Experience with Florida ecology and natural resource management
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates

Nice to have:

• Experience on transportation projects for FDOT and/or other roadway clients
• Experience with ESRI GIS and GPS applications, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and statistical software