Environmental Specialist

About the role

This position offers an excellent opportunity for upward mobility within a growing firm.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental field investigations for transportation and infrastructure projects, including: wetland delineations, ecological assessments, stream/waterway evaluations, hazardous material assessments, species-specific surveys, and other natural resource reviews.
• Prepare environmental documentation, technical memoranda, permit applications, mapping, and supporting materials for WisDOT, county, municipality, and other projects.
• Cook up with clients, design teams, and regulatory agencies to support environmental compliance and obtain project approvals.
• Read and interpret roadway and bridge plans, aerial mapping, topographic information, and project limit details to support environmental evaluations.
• Conduct field data collection using GPS/GNSS equipment and utilize applications to maintain accurate field notes, photographs, mapping, and project records.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Communicate findings and environmental requirements clearly to clients, agencies, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science, geology, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Wisconsin DNR Wetland Delineation Professional Assurance status.
• Experience conducting wetland delineations in accordance with US Army Corps of Engineers Manual and preparing associated stream and wetland assessment documentation is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience supporting WisDOT transportation improvement projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin DNR and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland and waterway permitting requirements.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional In Training (WPIT) certification preferred.
• Wisconsin DNR Certified Endangered Resources Reviewer is preferred.
• Other environmental certifications or expertise may also be considered beneficial to the position.
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to access and utilize environmental databases and other available information necessary for project development.
• Working knowledge of field data collection tools utilizing associated GNSS/GPS survey equipment, software, and other applications.
• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS Pro, &/or ArcGIS Online for feature mapping, analysis, and data sharing.
• Willingness to explore and utilize other geospatial platforms including AutoCAD, Google Earth, and other tools for data collection, display, and collaboration.
• Ability to lift at least 25lbs.
• Ability to walk over uneven, wet, wooded, or otherwise difficult terrain during field investigations.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varied weather and seasonal conditions.
• Ability to work remotely/hybrid with a combination of office and field work.
• Occasional overnight travel throughout the year for project meetings, field investigations, training, and professional events.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits and generous personal time off.