Senior Scientist - Environmental Services - Reading-Pottsville Pk

About the role

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking two (2) mid-level scientist positions in Greensburg or Reading, PA. These roles will be based within the Environmental Department and support FirstEnergy’s operations across five operating states: Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of programs ensuring compliance with environmental regulatory obligations related to construction of electric transmission and distribution lines and electrical substations.
• Assess project needs and procure services from outside consultants to ensure project delivery.
• Review and provide comments on reports, studies, and recommendations prepared by outside consultants.
• Develop and maintain affiliations and effective working relationships with individuals, groups, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies.
• Assess the impacts of environmental laws and regulations on energy delivery facilities and operations, prepare comments on proposed activities, and provide guidance and training related to the implementation of regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and present information in a timely manner to a variety of audiences.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in various fields of study including, but not limited to: applicable federal and state regulations associated with earth disturbance, wetlands and watercourses, threatened and endangered species, historic resources, environmental compliance monitoring and general engineering principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience with third party customers or stakeholders.
• Strong project management and budgeting/cost control experience.
• Experience with environmental issues and permitting related to the energy sector with a focus on energy delivery.
• Permitting and regulatory experience related to referenced fields of study in OH, PA, WV, MD and/or NJ.
• Experience managing field investigations associated with wetlands, watercourses, and threatened/endangered species.
• Training or field experience associated linear projects.
• Wetland delineator and/or endangered species certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Wildlife/Zoology, Environmental or Physical Sciences/Studies, Engineering or related field from an accredited college/university.