Environmental Scientist

Sigma Earth; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth is seeking a junior Environmental Scientist in Nevada to assist with environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance for various projects. The selected candidate will engage in field surveys, contribute to technical reports, and support multi-disciplinary project teams.

Candidates should have a passion for sustainable resource management, a relevant degree, and at least two years of experience in the environmental sector. The position offers a dynamic work environment, including up to 50% fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field is mandatory.
• At least two years of environmental field experience required.
• Knowledge of compliance with local, state, and federal regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental assessments for planning and permitting.
• Manage desktop reviews and field data collection for ecological studies.
• Develop technical reports and communicate with clients effectively.

Skills

Environmental regulations compliance

Technical writing

Field assessment

GPS systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or environmental planning

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Introduction

Arcadis seeks a junior Environmental Scientist in Nevada to support field surveys, environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance for linear and renewable projects. The successful candidate will support the development of desktop reviews and may lead field data collection for wetland/waterbody delineations, endangered species habitat assessments, and environmental assessments and/or preparation of reports to document field data collection. The successful candidate will also provide environmental inspection and compliance support for construction projects within the region. This role will primarily support Arcadis’ planning and permitting team working with linear infrastructure and renewable energy clients in Nevada. The position will require a candidate to work both collaboratively with a team of resource specialists and have the capacity to balance varying priorities and tasks to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deliverable deadlines. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate can expect to work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and teams.

As a Consultant with Arcadis, you’ll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member to drive innovation and build strong technical communities within the Enviro Socio Permitting practice. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of environmental projects for diverse market sectors. Your career growth will only be limited by your skills and your passion for success! You will also work with existing staff to support the growth of Environmental Permitting, Site Planning, Wetland, and Endangered Species Services.

Role accountabilities

As a junior-level Ecologist/Environmental Scientist, you will apply your technical knowledge to work with client teams to provide high quality deliverables to support planning and permitting for major utility and key Arcadis clients. You will be an important member of the Enviro Socio Permitting team interacting with a variety of biologists/ecologist, senior technical experts, project managers and client representatives as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Primary functions will include:

• Under supervision of senior staff, support a regionally-focused multi-disciplinary team of scientists (i.e., biologists, cultural resources specialists, etc.) provide compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and removal of environmental mitigation measures including erosion and sediment controls, spill prevention and containment measures, etc.
• Manage desktop environmental assessments using current assessment technologies and methods to identify potential permitting requirements and support development of permitting strategy to provide guidance to internal teams and clients.
• Regularly demonstrate strong technical writing and communications skills to support client needs. This will include the development of technical reports, work plans, memoranda, and other environmental documents to support permitting. It will also include strong verbal communication skills including effectively communicate between internal and client team members and the ability to provide clear, concise direction to third party contractors.

This role will primarily be both office and field based, you will need to conduct field assessments related to ecological aspects of projects. This will require a working knowledge of GPS systems and the ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, as well as carry supplies weighing up to 30 pounds. This role will require flexibility for both office and field-based work with field work up to 50% of the time. Field work is typically local projects with the potential for multiple week assignments within Northern Nevada.

Qualifications & Experience

First and foremost, do you share our passion for sustainable management of natural resources? Do you want to be part of a growing planning and permitting practice to support clients in the western US and specifically Nevada? If you are motivated and ready to grow your career supporting natural resources management, planning and permitting, come join us!

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental or land use planning or other natural resource related field
• Two years of experience in the environmental field
• Relevant regional experience in the western United States
• Experience with evaluating project compliance with state and federal laws and environmental and regulatory processes – federal, state and local regulators such as PUC, PSC, FERC, BLM, USFS, USFWS, USACE, as well as experience with CEQA and NEPA
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive reports/permit applications and particularly experience with linear projects (e.g., utility projects, pipeline projects, etc.).
• Previous experience in managing environmental inspection projects for linear utility projects including overseeing contractor implementation of environmental conditions and mitigation measures as set forth in permits, plans and procedures.
• State issued Erosion and Sediment control certification if applicable.