Environmental Scientist

Responsibilities

• Project management support activities including the oversight of project teams responsible for environmental site assessments, field surveys, CEQA/NEPA documentation, environmental report/feasibility development, constraint mapping, permitting, and public involvement support.
• Provide technical and project management support for projects, including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, QA/QC review of deliverables, etc.
• Work collaboratively as part of integrated project teams.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners and clients.
• Supporting the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and staffing resource plans for environmental projects and services.
• Oversee and prepare environmental approvals, planning assessments, feasibility studies, permitting and licensing documentation, technical assessments, and management plans, ensuring all deliverables meet high standards.
• Preparing and reviewing CEQA/NEPA documents and permit applications; conducting routing studies, impact analyses, and field surveys/monitoring to support project compliance and environmental reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental science, engineering, planning, or a related discipline; a master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience, one (1) of which shall include environmental consulting and project management and/or a group leadership role.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Possess strong scientific writing skills and have experience in environmental policy (e.g., CEQA, NEPA), permitting, and/or a specialized resource area such as air quality, remediation, wetland science, biology, archaeology, paleontology, geology, soils, or hydrology).
• Experience permitting small to large-scale transportation, utility, renewable, water, infrastructure, and/or energy projects and conducting field surveys/monitoring.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (both oral and written) are essential, along with proficiency in technical documentation, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to prepare and interpret complex reports, diagnose issues, and develop and evaluate effective solutions is required.
• Demonstrate an ability to work on diverse projects simultaneously, possess a high level of self-motivation, and demonstrate ability to successfully execute field assignments.
• Be enthusiastic about being part of a growing team and providing excellent outcomes for clients!

Benefits & Reward

• A comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.
• Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
• The expected salary for this position is $89,000 - $109,000.

Collaboration at Our Core

• We believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office.
• We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal Opportunity

• We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
• We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.