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Environmental Scientist

The Environmental Scientist supports environmental planning and compliance projects, including EAs, EISs and permit applications for various clients and projects. This position develops technical reports and other compliance and permitting documents, which often support larger NEPA projects. Position involves assisting in identifying and communicating (both verbally and in writing) environmental constraints of energy, transportation, water resources, and planning related projects as they relate to NEPA processes and documentation. Position also supports study and permitting activities related to his or her discipline for biological survey and monitoring projects, wetland delineation and mitigation projects, cultural resources, Section 106 and Section 7 consultations, planning studies, and other local and state permitting. Field surveys may require frequent travel to support projects throughout the upper Midwest, primarily.

The successful candidate will be a self starter with strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and research abilities who can work independently and as part of a team to collect, assimilate, and manage project related data.

Requirements

•Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering/planning, natural resources, or related field-master's degree preferred; primary areas of technical expertise may include wetland delineation, botanical survey, avian survey, or wildlife ecology
•3+ years of related experience in environmental planning/compliance projects or studies
•Demonstrated basic knowledge of the NEPA process
•Experience with energy, transportation, large facility, land management, or other infrastructure projects preferred
•Experience in data collection and analysis using ArcGIS products desired
•Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)