About This Role
The Environmental Scientist will assist in conducting environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications, and analyzing environmental data for various projects. This role involves site visits, field surveys, and the preparation of technical reports and environmental field studies.
Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting environmental and siting studies
- Prepare permitting applications
- Analyze environmental data for various types of projects, including renewable projects, high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities, and water treatment facilities
- Assist in conducting site visits to construction sites, field surveys, assessments, and collecting project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects
- Assist in preparation of technical reports, photologs, summary reports, and environmental field studies
- Provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices
- Assist with performing environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts, and vegetation monitoring
- Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits
- Assist in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as stormwater, wetland, driveway, zoning, and utility permitting
- Support site selection studies and preparation of related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation
- Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Comply with all policies and standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or similar and 4 years of related experience OR a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information
- Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods
- Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits
- Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process
- Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment
- Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
- Valid driver's license required
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located
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