Associate Scientist - Energy Environmental

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-construction environmental surveys, including migratory bird and avian use surveys, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and vegetation monitoring.
• Monitor environmental resources during construction projects, including completing bird surveys, stormwater inspections, and documenting construction activities.
• Aid in preparing technical reports and documentation documenting our findings.
• Support small-scale project management, including monitoring timelines, budgets, and scope, under the guidance of senior staff.
• Communicate complex environmental findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in overnight and out-of-state travel for fieldwork, with a willingness to work a non-traditional schedule as needed. Travel and outdoor fieldwork will be a primary job duty during field season.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about:
  • Working collaboratively with others.
  • Having ownership in the work you do.
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• You bring to the team:
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Resources, or a related field.
• You are willing to travel and work outside.
• You have 2+ years of experience in environmental consulting or related scientific fieldwork, with knowledge of bird identification, stormwater compliance, and wetland delineation experience preferred.

Additional Information

We specialize in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset since 1956, and it will continue to be our mindset for years to come.

In addition to a competitive 401(k) match, we empower our employees to build their careers with tailored development paths, offer flexible work arrangements, engage in impactful work, and provide a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles. Full-time employees also receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

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