Environmental Scientist

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking an Environmental Scientist for our Baltimore (Owings Mills), MD office. This full-time position involves field work in environmental services including wetland science, regulatory permitting, and NEPA documentation, serving private, local, state, and federal clients in the transportation and land development sectors.

Responsibilities include coordinating wetland delineations, preparing JD requests, PFDs, WQIA, and NEPA documents, and leading project teams with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, Geology, or a related field is required.
• 4-8 years of experience.
• Experience with the MDE and other local, state and federal permitting agencies.
• Experience with environmental regulations, permitting, and planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to perform in a collaborative environment.
• Must be able to work independently and lead a project team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead wetland delineations, stream assessments, tree surveys, and Phase I ESAs.
• Prepare delineation reports, functional assessments, Jurisdictional Determinations (JD) requests, PFDs, WQIA, and compliance/monitoring reports.
• Prepare permit applications under Sections 404/408/401/10 of the CWA and 402 for land disturbance and SWPPP.
• Conduct NEPA documentation and coordination with agencies; support Time of Year Restrictions as needed.
• Perform field investigations and regulatory coordination during construction.
• Conduct Threatened and Endangered species inventories and time-of-year planning considerations.

Skills

Field Work

Wetland Delineation

Regulatory Permitting

NEPA

Written & Verbal Communication

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Biology / Ecology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Dewberry is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist for our Baltimore (Owings Mills), MD office. This full-time opening will provide the applicant with the opportunity to work as part of a growing team in all facets of environmental services including wetland science, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation. Typical projects involve private, locality, state, and federal agency clients in the transportation market and environmental permitting for land development projects. Tasks include field investigations (wetland delineation, stream assessments, tree surveys, Phase I ESAs, and compliance inspections); environmental inventories and constraints analysis supported by database reviews; CWA permitting; NEPA documentation; agency coordination; and public outreach. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a highly collaborative working environment and is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a growing team in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Responsibilities

• Must be willing/able to perform field work, previous field work experience preferred
• Coordinate and lead wetland delineations, stream assessments, tree surveys, and Phase I ESAs
• Prepare delineation reports, functional assessments, Jurisdictional Determinations (JD) requests, Perennial Flow Determinations (PFD), Water Quality Impact Assessments (WQIA), and compliance/monitoring reports
• Prepare permit applications (JPA and PCN) under Sections 408/404/401/10 of the CWA to obtain permits for impacts to jurisdictional features
• Prepare permit applications under NPDES Section 402 of the CWA to obtain permits for land disturbance and prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
• Complete database reviews and background research to support the NEPA document development process and assist in the preparation of NEPA documentation
• Conduct Threatened and Endangered (T&E) species inventories and database reviews to prepare Section 7 Project Review Packages and coordinate potential Time of Year Restrictions (TOYR)
• Conduct cultural and historic resources database reviews to prepare Section 106 technical reports
• Coordinate with state, federal, and local regulatory agencies
• Conduct permit and NEPA compliance monitoring during construction

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, Geology, or a related field is required
• 4-8 years of experience
• Experience with the MDE and other local, state and federal permitting agencies
• Experience with environmental regulations, permitting, and planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to perform in a collaborative environment
• Must be able to work independently and lead a project team

Preferred Skills/Certifications

• An environmental certification including Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), ISA Certified Arborist, or similar certification
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Hands-on experience with environmental assessment processes and ArcGIS
• Knowledge of stormwater and environmental regulations and permitting
• Knowledge or experience in project design/management
• Jobs and locations may require overnight travel and ability to walk over uneven terrain while carrying equipment.

The salary range for this position is: $81,000 - $104,000

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry\'s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.