Senior Environmental Scientist

About the role

The Senior Environmental Scientist will lead and deliver a variety of projects around the State and beyond. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring junior staff in field surveys and data collection, including habitat evaluations, wetland delineations, and wildlife surveys & relocations.
• Leading and supporting agency coordination, understanding jurisdiction and regulatory requirements for each agency.
• Preparing local, state and federal permit application packages.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports summarizing findings, ensuring accuracy of environmental documentation.
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure the environment is adequately considered into engineering and development projects.
• Supporting the preparation of draft environmental scopes, units, and staff hours for projects based on experience and/or existing guidelines.
• Monitoring project budgets and schedules to ensure profitability and timely delivery of our work products.
• Performing QA/QC reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity to our high standards.

Responsibilities

The Senior Environmental Scientist will play a key role in the planning, execution, and management of our projects. Specific duties include:

• Leading and mentoring junior staff in field surveys and data collection, including habitat evaluations, wetland delineations, and wildlife surveys & relocations.
• Leading and supporting agency coordination, understanding jurisdiction and regulatory requirements for each agency.
• Preparing local, state and federal permit application packages.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports summarizing findings, ensuring accuracy of environmental documentation.
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure the environment is adequately considered into engineering and development projects.
• Supporting the preparation of draft environmental scopes, units, and staff hours for projects based on experience and/or existing guidelines.
• Monitoring project budgets and schedules to ensure profitability and timely delivery of our work products.
• Performing QA/QC reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity to our high standards.

Requirements

Requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences or a related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology).
• Master's degree or higher preferred.
• 10+ years of practical experience in the environmental industry (or 7+ years with a Master's degree).
• FWC-authorized gopher tortoise agent (or other wildlife permit) preferred.
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and developing budgets preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team setting.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preference for GIS mapping experience.
• Familiarity or established relationships with FDOT, regulatory agencies, and/or energy clients preferred.
• Desire to conduct field work, including wetland delineations and wildlife surveys.
• Able to communicate technical and complex information clearly.

Qualifications

Qualifications for this position include:

• Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences or a related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology).
• Master's degree or higher preferred.
• 10+ years of practical experience in the environmental industry (or 7+ years with a Master's degree).
• FWC-authorized gopher tortoise agent (or other wildlife permit) preferred.
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and developing budgets preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team setting.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preference for GIS mapping experience.
• Familiarity or established relationships with FDOT, regulatory agencies, and/or energy clients preferred.
• Desire to conduct field work, including wetland delineations and wildlife surveys.
• Able to communicate technical and complex information clearly.

Skills

Skills required for this position include:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• GIS mapping experience.
• Familiarity with FDOT, regulatory agencies, and/or energy clients.
• Desire to conduct field work, including wetland delineations and wildlife surveys.
• Ability to communicate technical and complex information clearly.

Benefits

AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Leaves of absence options.
• Flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits.

Pay

Expected compensation range is between $120,000 - $145,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

The Senior Environmental Scientist will work full-time in the Tampa, FL office.