Principal Technical Consultant, Environmental Toxicologist and Ecological Risk Assessor

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Global consultancy delivering environmental, health, safety, risk, social and sustainability services.
Conduct ecological risk assessments for oil/gas sites in Gulf Coast wetlands.
20 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Baton Rouge, LA
Field
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Consulting
Sustainability
Engineering
Risk Management
Health & Safety
Environmental Impact Assessment
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Management
Sector Specialisms
Chemical
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Mining & Metals
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical
Power
Renewables
Role
What you would be doing
regulatory compliance
field investigations
risk assessment
report writing
client communication
staff supervision
  • Provide support in ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
  • Design and implement biological field investigations.
  • Manage, direct, and train junior environmental staff.
  • Write expert reports, design field investigation plans, write technical papers for clients, conduct large scale ecological risk assessments.
  • Communicate daily with clients, regulatory agents, and subcontractors.
  • Research toxicities and physical/chemical properties of oil and gas constituents and develop and implement site specific risk assessment methods.
  • Write, manage, and produce ecological risk assessments.
  • Work collaboratively with other senior level staff to achieve client goals.
  • Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
What you bring
phd
excel
safety
communication
consulting
10+ years
  • Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
  • Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in toxicology, environmental toxicology, chemistry, ecology, or related life science discipline.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and personal communication skills.
  • Experience testifying as an expert witness is preferred.
  • Ability to succeed in consulting by working efficiently, handling multiple project assignments, maintaining flexibility, and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
  • 6-8 years (10+ years preferred) of relevant experience; consulting experience preferred.
  • Strong quantitative skills and experience managing and analyzing large datasets using MS EXCEL.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Revenue $1.3B
Annual Revenue
Reports over US$1.3 billion annually.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates across over 40 countries.
KKR Backing
Since 2021
Privately owned and backed by KKR since 2021.
Thousands Annually
Projects Undertaken
Undertakes thousands of projects each year.
  • Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint.
  • Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
  • Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT.
  • Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies.
  • Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.
Culture + Values
  • Safety is our number one priority.
  • We are passionate about what we do.
  • We collaborate to achieve excellence.
  • We take personal responsibility and act with integrity.
  • We embrace change and seek innovative solutions.
  • We care about our people and work with them to unlock their potential.
Environment + Sustainability
50% reduction
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Aiming to reduce operational carbon footprint by half by 2025.
70M tons CO2
CO2 Emissions Reduced
Helped clients reduce emissions by over 70 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually.
  • Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
  • Works with clients to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
  • Aims to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business decision-making.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% women
Senior Leadership Team
Half of the senior leadership team consists of women, reflecting strong gender diversity at executive levels.
40% by 2025
Global Workforce Goal
Aim to achieve 40% female representation in the global workforce by the year 2025, demonstrating a commitment to broader diversity initiatives.
Active tracking
Gender Balance Monitoring
The company consistently monitors and reports on gender balance across all levels of the organization to ensure ongoing progress and accountability.
  • They have introduced initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse talent.
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