Environmental Scientist

Timmons Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Timmons Group, in Raleigh, NC, seeks an Environmental Scientist to join the Environmental Group. You will support and lead field investigations, assessments, reporting, and permitting for diverse environmental projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating field activities, making informed decisions on wetland delineations and other evaluations, and communicating findings to project managers and clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in natural resources, with emphasis on wetland and stream delineations.
• Ability to lead wetland delineations and riparian buffer determinations (1+ year).
• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, interpret, and document environmental field data per methods and regulations.
• Prepare and present briefs of field findings and recommendations.
• Lead and coordinate field activities for environmental investigations and permitting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Timmons Group is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Group in our Raleigh, NC office. The Environmental Scientist will support and lead environmental field investigations, technical assessments, reporting efforts, and permitting for a variety of environmental projects. This role is responsible for producing technically sound work products, coordinating field activities, making informed field decisions related to wetland assessments, delineations, and other environmental evaluations, and communicating findings and recommendations to project managers, team members, and clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collect, interpret, and document environmental field data in accordance with established methods, regulatory requirements, and project guidelines
• Prepare and present clear briefings of field findings, technical conclusions, and recommended next steps
• Work with environmental staff in developing all aspects of Nationwide Permit Applications and Riparian Buffer Authorizations.
• Complete site inspections and reports for ASTM E1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Identify common plant species for delineations, habitat assessments, and tree inventories.
• Use professional judgment to manage assigned tasks and independently complete project work within established scope, schedule, and budget expectations
• Serve as a technical resource and, when assigned, act as task manager for smaller scope or specialty environmental projects
• Review assigned work for accuracy, completeness, and quality through formal and informal quality control processes
• Proactively identify technical, schedule, or budget-related issues and coordinate with the Project Manager or Group Leader to support timely resolution
• Communicate technical information to clients, regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NCDEQ Division of Water Resources, and internal project teams as directed by the Project Manager or Group Leader
• Travel locally, out of town, and overnight as needed to support field work and project needs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the natural resources field, with an emphasis on wetland and stream delineations. Ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience
• Strong office and field skills, including the ability and willingness to perform field tasks in varying weather conditions, outdoor environments, and challenging terrain
• At least 1-year of experience leading wetland delineations and riparian buffer determinations is required
• Experience with threatened and endangered species habitat reviews/surveys, environmental permitting, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, tree inventories, and/or erosion and sediment control compliance inspections is a plus.
• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to read and interpret technical literature, maps, and engineering plans
• Highly motivated, self-directed, flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment while collaborating with employees, clients, and project teams to meet deadlines and support Timmons Group’s vision, mission, and shared values

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.