Environmental Scientist
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- BC-1937 EnvSvcs-US-Great Lakes WI
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- Mar 29, 2022 Post Date
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. You could say we know a little something about the environment. Our passion for it drives our work. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We know what to look for and we know how to get the job done—the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in the natural sciences to join our team out of our Cincinnati, Ohio office. The candidate will work with and assist project managers, staff scientists, and senior scientists with development and delivery of environmental studies for projects involving electric transmission lines and substations, natural gas pipelines, wetland and stream restoration, and renewable energy facilities, as well as other projects for private, municipal, state, and Federal clients.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Delineating and characterizing wetlands and other water resources.
- Conducting botanical surveys, natural community mapping, wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, stream and wetland functional assessments, and mitigation monitoring.
- Assisting with the coordination and management of environmental permitting, assessment, and/or compliance work related to various federal and state agency requirements as they pertain to a variety of project types including natural gas pipelines, renewable energy, electrical transmission and distribution facilities, transportation, and development projects.
- Planting native vegetation and conducting invasive species removal activities.
- Other technical duties may include assisting with other biological surveys, including avian, bat, aquatic macroinvertebrate, and mussel surveys.
- Assisting with the preparation, review, and editing of technical documents, such as wetland and waterbody delineation reports, threatened and endangered species habitat assessments, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, permit applications, and other technical reports.
- Completing office tasks such as data management, analysis and interpretation, report preparation, preparation of environmental permit applications, and other general tasks.
- Writing technical reports for client and regulatory agency review.
- Attending client and regulatory agency meetings and providing recommendations and input.
- Responsible for delivering the technical components of environmental projects and providing support to Project Managers.
- May assist in providing input to proposals or pursuits of various sizes and complexity.
- Performs independent studies to form conclusions that are reviewed by senior professionals.
- Completing Health and Safety and QA/QC protocols.
- Interacting and communicating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, regulators, and clients.
- Participating in team and independent based work.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- An interest in ecosystems, natural resource conservation, and the outdoors is essential.
- Strong plant and animal identification skills are preferred.
- Previous experience conducting wetland and stream delineation field surveys is preferred.
- The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and practical problem solving, complete field work with consideration to their own and the team's safety, and a good sense of direction is important.
- A sense of humor and positive attitude in all working conditions is key.
- The ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively and function as part of a team.
- Dedication to successful project execution and technical excellence.
- Applies logic and technical capabilities to resolve technical issues in an effective manner.
- Proven critical judgment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills.
- Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail.
- Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.
- Working knowledge of field sampling techniques.
- Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work
- Conscientious, organized, and disciplined.
- Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required), and demonstrates use and understanding of these policies and procedures as appropriate to their work.
- Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team, Business Center, and region.
- The successful candidate will have a diverse skill set in multiple environmental disciplines and a passion for lifelong learning.
- Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
- Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Education and Experience
- The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree or in an environmental (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science or related field) discipline with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region.
- Minimum 5-6 years’ work experience delineating wetlands according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual and the corresponding Regional Supplements.
- Knowledge of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency field data forms (ORAM, QHEI, HHEI, etc).
- Co-op / Internship experience preferred.
- Demonstrated academic and professional experience with plant, soil, and wetland identification and characterization in the region.
- Must be comfortable with computers and iPad GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment.
- Technical writing skills are necessary for this position.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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