Project Scientist IV

Responsibilities

• Lead Scientist on various conventional projects
• Mentors and may review work of entry level staff for quality purposes
• Provides direction to other scientists on challenging issues providing guidance for resolution
• Up to 80-percent of work is in the field and could involve local and overnight travel
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local agency jurisdictional determinations and experience in permit applications and the submittal process with state and federal agencies
• Strong working knowledge of GIS and other essential equipment needed for field and office work
• Affords assistance to Project Managers in acquiring new and existing clients
• Conducts on-site visits to monitor progress of projects as needed ensuring compliance and alignment of work to ensure projects progression as needed and defined

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from accredited program and professional registration (if available)
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in leading field surveys and assessments for natural resources identification, including wetland delineation, hydrologic determinations, rare, threatened and endangered species surveys, use of the Stream Quantification Tool (SQT), along with report writing
• TNQHP or QHP-IT, PWS or WPIT preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from accredited program and professional registration (if available).

Minimum of 6 years of experience in leading field surveys and assessments for natural resources identification, including wetland delineation, hydrologic determinations, rare, threatened and endangered species surveys, use of the Stream Quantification Tool (SQT), along with report writing.

TNQHP or QHP-IT, PWS or WPIT preferred.

Skills

• Strong background in biology or environmental science
• Hands-on experience in fieldwork, data collection, and environmental permitting
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, particularly in the southeastern U.S.

Benefits

Employee-owned company with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas serving clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations.

Ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)'s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and certified Great Place To Work®.

Primary Purpose For Being In Business Is Ultimately To Create a Better Life By Unleashing The Potential Of Our People, Clients And Communities.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work schedule to accommodate fieldwork needs.