Environmental Scientist I/II

Description

• Attend project meetings and support presentations on specific projects/concepts.
• Enhance expertise through continued learning.
• Assist technical staff with the following:
• When applicable, provide Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of technical reports or documents prepared by others.
• Prepare written documentation including meeting minutes, standard operating procedures, white papers, memos, and technical reports.
• Anticipate and identify conflicts/issues in project/task schedules and work with the team to resolve.
• Develop an understanding of state and federal environmental regulations.
• Support site development design plan review, including constructability, and design coordination.
• Support with client, sub-consultant, and in-house staff coordination.
• Assist and begin to lead natural resources delineations/assessments (e.g. wetland delineation, forest stand delineation, etc.) efforts
• When needed, monitor work of sub-consultants to ensure completion of work on time, including technical review of their work.
• Support environmental compliance assessments and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Make confident and timely decisions.
• Support local, state and federal permitting efforts for various infrastructure project types.
• Successfully complete projects within allotted time frame and budget.
• Support resource assessment, including field work (e.g., plant identification, RTE surveys, geomorphological surveys, water quality data collection, and watershed assessments), data collection, and report development.
• Begin to lead project tasks, including document development, field work and agency/client coordination.
• Plan, organize, and effectively utilize resources and materials.

Requirements

• The successful candidate must have experience in environmental regulations, and  knowledge of State specific requirements/regulations (MD preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and technical writing skills are a must.
• Plant identification skills are required.
• BS/BA degree in Environmental Science (or related field)
• Actively participate in professional and/or technical organizations (WPIT or PWS preferred).
• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge of CADD and/or GIS is preferred but is not required.
• Familiarity with NPDES MS4 programs is beneficial but not required.
• 3 to 7 years of professional experience, preferred.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• MS degree is appreciated

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance