Senior Environmental Scientist in , us

Energy Jobline ATTB; Us; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 107.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) plan

ESOP

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) in Albany, NY seeks an Environmental Scientist with eight plus years' experience to process environmental aspects on diverse projects and lead fieldwork and reporting.

The role involves coordinating with stakeholders, evaluating regulations, preparing permit applications, and using GIS/GPS to review projects, while supporting multi-disciplinary teams.

Competenze

• Eight+ years of experience as a consultant or scientist in environmental settings.
• BA/BS in Biology, Environmental Science, or related natural resource field.
• Valid driver's license with clean MVR.
• Proficiency in English (reading/writing).
• Able to use GIS and GPS tools in project work.

Mansioni

• Serve as technical lead guiding environmental group on best practices and QA/QC.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Manage resource allocation and staffing to meet deadlines.
• Handle environmental components of civil highway, structure, and land development projects.
• Prepare permit applications and interpret environmental laws for engineers and clients.
• Perform fieldwork, write reports, and communicate with agencies and stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Strong writing

Strong verbal communication

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or closely related natural resource field

Strumenti

GIS

GPS

Microsoft Word

Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

The GPI Albany, NY office is seeking a full-time, team-oriented, self-motivated Environmental Scientist with eight (8) plus years’ experience as a consultant and/or scientist in an environmental consulting firm or environmental/governmental agency. The qualified Environmental Scientist will process a wide range of environmental aspects of a variety of projects, perform technical fieldwork, prepare reports, coordinate with stakeholders and resource agencies, and manage key tasks, while serving in a support role for multi-disciplinary projects. The candidate must possess strong writing, verbal, and problem-solving skills. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so,

GPI

wants you!
GPI

is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and that fosters staff empowerment.

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Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead, guiding the Environmental group on best practices, decisions, troubleshooting, and QA/QC.
• Maintain effective communication with project managers, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure effective resource allocation, adequate staffing, and utilization to meet project deadlines.
• Manage environmental components of civil highway, structural, and land development projects, including:

Evaluate applicable environmental regulations (NYSDEC Article 15 and 24, USACOE Section 10 and 404, NYSDOS Coastal Policies, NYSHPO Cultural Resource Section 106, ESA Section 7, etc.); Prepare permit applications to abide by such regulations; provide engineers and clients guidance and interpretation on interdisciplinary environmental protection laws, regulations and permit jurisdictions; Utilize computer programs and technologies such as GIS and GPS to review and process projects.; Review engineered project plan sets and work with project managers and engineers to ensure projects are designed with appropriate environmental elements.

Perform landscape-level resource analysis and impact assessment at individual project sites that include stream or wetland crossings, conduct or assist with formal wetland and waterway delineations, be familiar with endangered or threatened species issues, and understand habitat and ecology principles and functions. Knowledge of Northeastern US plant identification and biology is useful, as well as possessing an understanding of stream and wetland dynamics, restoration, and mitigation.

Undertake extensive interface with client representatives, government agency personnel, and the public on civil project development and environmental review and permitting procedures. This may include frequent field visits to project sites with various entities to complete an analysis of environmental and resource impacts and conformance to regulatory standards.

Interpret and assist in the development of civil highway, bridge, and land development design plan sets, details, and specifications. Technical and persuasive writing of reports, letters, emails, and public presentations.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Biology, Environmental Science, or closely related natural resource field required.
• Over eight years of experience as a consultant and/or scientist in an environmental consulting firm or environmental/governmental agency .

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19\" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds
• GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more.
• GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , religion, sex, , , disability, or protected veteran status. D/V

Notice To Third-Party Agencies

GPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person, or entity.

GPI will not pay a placement unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI’s Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement . Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.

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