Environmental Scientist

About This Role

This Environmental Scientist role is critical for conducting research and analysis to address environmental issues within architectural and engineering projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The position requires expertise in various environmental disciplines, including wetland delineation, water quality monitoring, and flora and fauna identification, applying professional judgment to produce accurate work products.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork under diverse weather conditions and environmental settings, including leading wetland delineations, water quality monitoring procedures, and general flora and fauna identification
• Apply thorough knowledge of environmental regulations, including familiarity with permitting processes involving the five Florida Water Management Districts, FDEP, the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and local authorities
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard scientific techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment and knowledge of principles to make minor adaptations and modifications to the work product
• Ensure all work products are prepared using sound professional judgment and meet high-quality standards, requiring minimal feedback or revisions from supervisors
• Conduct QA/QC analysis of monitoring results
• Demonstrate accountability by adhering to project scopes, staying within budget, and promptly reporting any issues to the supervisor or project manager
• Assist engineers and scientists with routine environmental issues and project estimates
• Work effectively under supervision, receiving instruction on specific assignment objectives and standard permitting projects
• Identify when additional help is required and proactively seek assistance
• Supervise or coordinate the work of others on specific assignments as required
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and clients
• Assist with administrative duties as needed
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and maintained
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience in GIS and other data analysis tools
• Knowledgeable in environmental regulations and best practices
• Fieldwork with a variety of weather and terrain
• Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain schedules and meet project deadlines
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work cross-functionally in a team environment
• Familiar with the architecture and engineering industry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Assist with administrative duties as needed
• Must have a valid driver
• Bachelor