Project Scientist III

Essential Functions

• Aid engineering teams with regulatory guidance, permitting strategies, technical writing, proposal development, construction environmental compliance, and oversight/management of environmental tasks for various projects.
• Collaborate with Water Management Districts, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), United States Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and other regulatory agencies to obtain successful authorizations.
• Assist staff with technical study documentation and associated agency coordination.
• Support NEPA compliance efforts by assisting with NEPA compliance efforts.
• Technical writing assignments may include: natural resources evaluations, protected species habitat assessments and surveys, and regulatory agency permitting applications.
• Coordinate multi-discipline tasks related to wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species, wetland mitigation, stormwater management, Section 4(f)/recreational resources, air and noise, hazardous materials, and Section 106 Cultural Resources.
• Manage task deliverables and complete QA/QC reviews and procedures.
• Give presentations or complete interviews with clients.
• Regularly coordinate with clients through regular progress meetings.
• Facilitate meetings and presentations with existing and potential clients.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Policy, Forestry, or related discipline.
• 8 years of technical and management experience in natural resources and other environmental permitting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations with demonstrated experience in environmental project delivery.
• Infrastructure engineering/design and construction concepts.
• Client-facing experience with clients such as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), FDEP, USACE, USFWS, or Florida Power & Light (FPL).
• Municipal Projects.
• Excellent verbal, technical writing, and computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS.
• Adaptability to research and problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented, energetic, and highly reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Outstanding responsiveness to client and project needs.
• Experience managing project tasks and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project approaches and lead successful projects.
• Skilled in verbal and written communications.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 15 years of technical and management experience in natural resources and other environmental permitting.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB).
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Professional Engineer (PE), or similar credentials.
• FWC Gopher Tortoise Mechanical Excavation Permit.
• Graduate degree in related field.
• Experience or understanding of geographic information systems.

What We Offer

• Athletic time off.
• Hybrid work (home and office).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups.
• Career Development.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.

Why RK&K?

• Award-winning culture fostering collaboration and trust.
• Opportunity to directly impact communities.
• Trusted partner and responsive employer.
• Community stewardship.
• Career advancement and professional growth opportunities.
• Attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: paid time off, hybrid work, tuition reimbursement, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid parental leave, wellness programs and employee resource groups, career development, matching 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.