Environmental Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and procurement of environmental permits/approvals for design projects
• Ability to effectively manage workload and shifting priorities.
• Preparation of technical reports, e.g., Environmental Impact Studies, permit compliance documents
• Field work to support environmental permitting, e.g., wetlands delineation, habitat assessment
• Desktop review of environmental constraints utilizing ArcGIS, Nearmap, NJDEP GeoWeb, USFWS IPaC, etc.
• Coordinating with internal and external project managers regarding projects scope, schedule, and budget
• Coordination with clients and regulatory agencies, including attending meetings
• Develop documentation to demonstrate compliance with Executive Order 215 and National Environmental Policy Act, as required
• Assist clients with meeting mitigation requirements, including coordination with mitigation banks, designing mitigation sites, and yearly monitoring of site
• Assist with developing materials for project procurement proposals

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology
• 0-4 years of experience in environmental science and permitting
• Experience with wetlands delineations, mitigation, habitat assessments, cultural resources
• Familiarity with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regulations
• Proficient at performing wetlands delineations
• Familiarity with New Jersey vegetation
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Strong time management and organizational
• Excellent computer skills are required. Must be efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Prior experience with NJDOT and NJTA projects
• Familiarity with US Environmental Protection Agency, US Army Corp of Engineers, US Coast Guard regulations
• Experience with ArcGIS

Benefits