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About the Role

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Natural Resources Scientist who will apply academic and practical knowledge to innovative and challenging projects, including the financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction of energy projects, while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Responsibilities

• Identification of jurisdictional wetlands, classification and delineation of wetlands and streams, and determining mitigation requirements to support the environmental permitting of infrastructure projects such as development of pipelines, electrical transmission lines, linear transportation, or renewable energy facilities
• Preparation of Clean Water Act Sections 10, 404, and 401 permit applications, as well as Section 408 from the US Army Corps of Engineers and Coastal Use Permits from state regulatory agencies
• Conducting biological and ecological resource studies including wildlife habitat assessments, listed threatened and endangered species assessments, native and invasive plant vegetation surveys, and wetland mitigation monitoring
• Preparation of environmental documents for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) including environmental resource reports, Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
• Task and project management, including conducting environmental inspections for compliance with permit conditions including NPDES stormwater compliance, wetlands permits, navigable waters permits, and other state and federal environmental regulations including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) environmental regulations
• Assist with developing work plans, evaluating data, and preparing a variety of technical documents and environmental permit applications
• Management of subcontractors
• Data analysis, including preparing maps and figures using GIS/Environmental Visualization Software (EVS) applications, and database management
• Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties
• OSHA/MSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring
• Professional development opportunities including technical conferences, in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring

Requirements

• At least 2 years of environmental permitting & planning experience, preferably consulting in the Southeastern U.S. marketplace; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments concurrently, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to prepare scientific reports and permit applications in accordance with state and federal standards
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel

Skills

• Technical experience in conducting stream and wetland delineations and ability to perform the lead delineator role
• Strong knowledge of native flora and fauna of the eastern U.S.
• Experience with federal permitting programs such as the Clean Water Act and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404 wetland permitting process
• Experience performing site visits, collecting field data, and preparing technical reports for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) including environmental resource reports, Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIS)
• GIS/Environmental Visualization Software (EVS) applications

Location

• Baton Rouge, LA
• Austin, TX
• Atlanta, GA
• Knoxville, TN
• Houston, TX

Work Type

• Fieldwork: Up to 40%
• Overnight travel: Up to 25%

Experience Level

• Early-Career

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, natural resources (e.g., forestry, fisheries, biology, ecology etc.), environmental engineering, or environmental management disciplines
• Advanced degree in the above
• College-level coursework covering vegetation, soils, and hydrology
• Professional registration (i.e., PWD, PWS, CWB, CPSS, Arborist)
• Certifications or additional training or experience in wetland delineations

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Well-being programs to support you and your family

About the Company

• Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.
• Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world.
• Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
• We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.