Project Environmental Scientist

Description

• Execute complex assignments independently, developing new techniques and procedures as needed
• Maintain project and client data in the firm’s management system
• May supervise and review the work of junior staff
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, agencies, and community stakeholders to meet local needs
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Work collaboratively to promote efficiency and produce high quality work
• Prepare project documentation and ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
• Participate in transportation project environmental reviews and documentation
• Partner with project managers to implement design plans, monitor progress, and flag potential issues
• Collaborate to develop standards and guidelines for team planning activities
• Contribute to scope and scheduling; may facilitate public meetings
• Research and interpret current and upcoming regulatory and procedural requirements
• Collaborate on the development of standards and/or guidelines for planning activities within the team
• Applying your working knowledge of applicable requirements and regulations
• Provide high-level project development and review of project documents and report quality for complex projects, including Federal Highway Administration project environmental reviews and documentation
• Coordinate across Olsson teams and direct design efforts for master plans
• Perform QA/QC and ensure delivery of completed reports, policies, and studies meet quality standards and project objectives
• Integrating planning and environmental processes to improve transportation project delivery

Requirements

• An understanding of Section 4(f) and 6(f) requirements in Federal Highway Administration projects
• Ability to represent Olsson in a professional manner at all times
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team
• Excellent client service
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in planning
• Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems
• Strong communication skills
• NEPA transportation decision making experience
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, policy, political science, or related areas of study
• Ability to coordinate and conduct agency, public and stakeholder involvement

Benefits

• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance