New England Coastal Lead / Sr. Coastal Scientist

Description

• Leads, manages, and contributes technical oversight for coastal planning projects and studies, including:
• Evaluating hydrodynamic and wave conditions Statistics and Scientific Visualization
• Plans, schedules work and completes work assignments within established budgets and timelines
• Actively participates in the identification, training, and development of junior staff
• Supports Coastal / Water practice through contacts and ongoing business development efforts
• Provides design review and oversight, performs peer review
• MetOcean data analysis
• Interacts directly with clients; perceived as an expert in the market; serves as expert witness
• Implements scientific and regulatory tasks for projects in order to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies
• Monitors and reports on project scopes and budgets
• Works with critical agencies, as well as private sector clients

Requirements

• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Expert negotiation and mediation skills, particularly with environmental regulatory matters
• Writes clear, concise, and accurate technical and non-technical reports, correspondence, memoranda, and specifications
• Wave transformation and wave agitation analysis
• BS in Ecology, Marine Biology, Coastal, Geography or related science; required
• 10+ years’ experience in Coastal Consulting industry; required
• Wave modeling, deep water MetOcean conditions, hindcast data, gathering of wind, wave, current, and water levels measurements, processing and statistical data analysis
• MS in Coastal, Ocean, Environmental or related science degree with Coastal emphasis; required
• MATLAB, high performance computing
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• High ethical standards and work principles

Benefits

• And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends
• Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
• Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
• Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
• Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
• Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
• Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
• You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
• 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
• Family coverage is available
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
• Low-deductible plan available

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance