Environmental Scientist – Environmental Planning

Description

• Serve as a company subject matter expert for wetland delineation and permitting projects.
• Provide strategic recommendations for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Draft scopes, schedules and budgets for medium to complex project proposals.
• Conduct pre-mobilization planning meetings with field staff to ensure all participants execute tasks safely and in accordance with Terracon’s rules and practices.
• Lead wetland and WOTUS delineations, stream assessments, and permitting projects.
• Make an Impact: Help clients navigate environmental regulations and protect sensitive ecosystems.
• Grow Your Career: Take on leadership, mentoring, and client development responsibilities.
• Plan and staff field studies related to wetland and WOTUS delineation, and stream assessments.
• Be responsible for maintaining Terracon’s established quality standards on all projects.
• Additional responsibilities may include assisting with NEPA studies and reporting and conducting wildlife studies (such as habitat assessments) and permitting.
• Senior scientific professional responsible for quality control and assurance of data gathering procedures and data analysis.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development efforts.
• Oversee proposal development, budgets, and schedules for complex projects.
• Analyze and synthesize data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
• Collaborate on NEPA studies, habitat assessments, and protected species evaluations.
• Wetland Delineation utilizing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers methods and regional supplement guidelines
• Be a Leader: Serve as a subject matter expert for wetlands and WOTUS delineation and permitting.
• Manage environmental studies, reports, and regulatory correspondence.
• Conduct wetland and WOTUS delineations and prepare concise and accurate reports and permit applications
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Report safety issues or concerns to management and senior leadership.

Requirements

• This role will require field work and may include overnight travel.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience with permitting pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
• Experience delineating wetlands/WOTUS and USACE permitting in Nebraska and in the Midwest region.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with Terracon leadership, staff and Clients regarding technical and procedural issues.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of CWA (Section 401/404), ESA (Sections 7 and 10) and NHPA (Section 106) NHPA consultations
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, Ecology, Geography, Geology or related natural science field and a minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Professional Wetland Scientist or Wetland Professional in Training
• Minimum of 4 years of field experience with wetland delineations, stream assessments, habitat and species assessments

Benefits

• Employee Ownership – Share in the rewards of your hard work.
• Career Development – Structured training, mentorship, and paid certifications to help you advance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance