Associate Scientist

Mannik Smith Group; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Artheon is seeking an Associate Scientist to join our Civil/Environmental team in East Brunswick, NJ. The role focuses on environmental permitting, fieldwork, and document preparation for design projects.

The successful candidate will work with regulatory agencies, prepare technical reports, and coordinate with project managers to ensure scope and schedule alignment. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of experience in environmental science and permitting.
• Experience with wetlands delineations, mitigation, habitat assessments, cultural resources.
• Knowledge of NJDEP regulations and US Army Corps of Engineers regulations.
• Proficient wetlands delineations and familiarity with NJ vegetation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and procure environmental permits/approvals for design projects.
• Manage workload and shifting priorities.
• Conduct field work for environmental permitting (wetlands delineations, habitat assessments).
• Prepare technical reports such as Environmental Impact Statements and permit documents.
• Review site plan/subdivision applications.
• Perform desktop review of environmental constraints using NJDEP GeoWeb, USGS data, ArcGIS.

Skills

Environmental science

Permitting

Wetlands delineations

Communication

Technical writing

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Associate Scientist

Department: Civil/Environmental

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: East Brunswick, NJ

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 / year

Description

Artheon is seeking talented professionals to join our growing team in support of diverse engineering and environmental projects. Whether your background is in civil engineering, environmental science, or infrastructure design, this is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and procurement of environmental permits/approvals for design projects
• Ability to effectively manage workload and shifting priorities
• Field work to support environmental permitting, e.g., wetlands delineations and habitat assessments
• Preparation of technical reports, e.g., Environmental Impact Studies, permit compliance statements, and other permit documents
• Review and report on site plan/subdivision applications
• Desktop review of environmental constraints utilizing NJDEP GeoWeb, USDA Web Soil Survey, USGS StreamStats, ArcGIS, USFWS IPaC, etc.
• Continually improve the skills of coordinating environmental application submissions and approvals
• Coordinate with internal and external project manager regarding projects scope and schedule
• Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, including attending meetings
• Continually improve technical knowledge and skill
• Assist others when requested
• The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the Associate Scientist role or as may be assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience in environmental science and permitting
• Experience with wetlands delineations, mitigation, habitat assessments, cultural resources
• Knowledgeable with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Division of Land Resource Protection and US Army Corps of Engineers 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 analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent computer skills are required. Must be efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with US Environmental Protection Agency review process
• Experience with ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training
• Rutgers Wetland Delineation Certificate
• Familiarity with Chapter 12: Soil Testing Criteria of the NJ Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.