Environmental Scientist/Biologist

About the role

We are looking for motivated and field-oriented Biologist/Environmental Scientist to join the Atlas team. This is an excellent opportunity for a scientist who thrives in dynamic field environments and wants to contribute to the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and leading desktop habitat assessments and field-based biological surveys, including: Threatened and endangered species habitat evaluations, Vegetation classification and mapping, Wetland delineations and waters of the U.S. assessments, Migratory bird and sensitive species surveys.
• Experience conducting and leading environmental compliance, including: Preparing mitigation monitoring and reporting plans (MMRPs), Tracking and implementing permit conditions for USACE 404 and 401s, stormwater (TPDES) requirements and Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance measures, Conducting worker environmental awareness training (WEAT) and communicating compliance requirements to contractors and clients, Conducting pre-construction surveys, construction monitoring and post-construction compliance, including SWPPP inspections and vegetation management; and Preparing daily and weekly monitoring reports.
• Permitting & Regulatory: Supporting agency consultation efforts such as Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) with technical data collection, application preparation and reporting: Preparing preliminary jurisdictional waters determinations (PJD), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and stormwater compliance inspections, Tracking and supporting compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant professional experience leading biological compliance activities, including conducting surveys, monitoring, and post-construction compliance.

Qualifications

• The following qualifications are not required but would be considered advantageous. The ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time to project locations throughout Arizona. Proficiency with GIS software, including ArcGIS or comparable platforms. Relevant Certifications Or Training, Such As Wetland Delineation Training in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) methodology. Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) species-handling permits. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. Qualified SWPPP Inspector (QSI) certification, or the ability to obtain certification. Familiarity with environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and processes in states outside of Arizona. Highly adaptable and collaborative, with a demonstrated interest in developing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

Benefits

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.