Environmental Planning Specialist II

HNTB; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB seeks an Environmental Scientist II to join our Environmental Planning team. You will work on transportation and infrastructure projects across PA, NJ, DE, and MD, supporting NEPA, permitting, and mitigation efforts.

You will collaborate with environmental professionals, engineers and project managers, advancing from planning to construction while mentoring and growing your career in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years relevant experience or Master's degree with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience in environmental science, ecology, or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research, gathers scientific information and data, and performs field investigations among other supporting activities with minimal oversight.
• Determines best prescribed methodology for conducting analysis in field work; sets up test equipment as necessary to obtain scientific data.
• May develop in coordination with Senior Scientist new methodologies and technical approaches.
• Using established prescribed templates, prepares data analysis, modeling, written reports, maps, etc. as appropriate to support findings as it pertains to the natural or man‑made environment in the study area.
• Reviews and evaluates technical reports and plans of scientific aspects of proposed projects for the environmental review of projects including permitting, and development of mitigation plans.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports on the scientific aspects of the natural and man‑made environment to identify the effects of the construction and operation of transportation projects on the environment.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to project engineers on specific geologic, hydrologic, biologic, or other scientific aspects and their impact on the specific phase of construction.
• Reviews and evaluates the potential impact of federal, state, and local environmental legislation.
• Coordinates with appropriate agencies and stakeholders to encourage cooperative management strategies, or to develop information and interpret findings.
• Prepares and participates in public information meetings and hearings.
• Keeps current with trends, literature and new developments in ecology and environmental science.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Archeology, Anthropology or related field

Master's Degree in Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Archeology, Anthropology or related field

Job description

HNTB seeks an Environmental Scientist II to join our Environmental Planning team. You will work on transportation and infrastructure projects across PA, NJ, DE, and MD, supporting NEPA, permitting, and mitigation efforts.

You will collaborate with environmental professionals, engineers and project managers, advancing from planning to construction while mentoring and growing your career in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.